Bar Hill vs Cottenham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bar Hill is about 23% cheaper on average. Bar Hill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bar Hill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bar Hill
£341,201
Cottenham
£444,751
Crime Rate
Bar Hill
45.9
Cottenham
46.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bar Hill
100.0%
Cottenham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bar Hill
443.5
Cottenham
475.4
EPC Rating
Bar Hill
73.9
Cottenham
73.9
Median Income
Bar Hill
£37,695
Cottenham
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Bar Hill is £341,201, which is 23% less than Cottenham at £444,751. The most affordable entry point in Bar Hill is a terraced at £261,233, while in Cottenham it is a flat at £201,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Cottenham (£558,069 vs £438,264).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cottenham prices grew faster — 36% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Bar Hill (45.9 per 1,000) compared to Cottenham (46 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bar Hill is violent-crime, while in Cottenham it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandBar Hill has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Cottenham. Bar Hill has 1 schools in total, while Cottenham has 2.
Bar Hill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cottenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bar Hill | Cottenham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cottenham offers faster average downloads at 475.4 Mbps, compared to 443.5 Mbps in Bar Hill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Bar Hill and 98.2% in Cottenham. Gigabit availability stands at 86.1% in Bar Hill and 93% in Cottenham.
Cottenham is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (475 vs 444 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bar Hill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 73.9 (band C) in Cottenham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Bar Hill and £1,068 in Cottenham. 72.6% of homes in Bar Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Cottenham.
Bar Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 72.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Bar Hill and £37,695 in Cottenham. The median age is 40.5 in Bar Hill and 40.5 in Cottenham. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Bar Hill and 59.9% in Cottenham. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Bar Hill versus 56.5% in Cottenham.
| Indicator | Bar Hill | Cottenham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,899 | 6,156 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £37,695 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 56.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 51.8% |
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