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Bar Hill vs Great Shelford and Stapleford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bar Hill wins on house prices with a 28% gap. 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

Great Shelford and Stapleford

£472,328

Crime Rate

Bar Hill

45.9

Great Shelford and Stapleford

45.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bar Hill

100.0%

Great Shelford and Stapleford

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bar Hill

443.5

Great Shelford and Stapleford

386.5

EPC Rating

Bar Hill

73.9

Great Shelford and Stapleford

73.9

Median Income

Bar Hill

£37,695

Great Shelford and Stapleford

£37,695

Property in Great Shelford And Stapleford commands an average of £472,328, compared with £341,201 in Bar Hill – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Bar Hill is a terraced at £261,233, while in Great Shelford And Stapleford it is a terraced at £190,208.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Great Shelford And Stapleford (£741,194 vs £438,264).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Great Shelford And Stapleford prices grew faster — 53% vs 33%.

Residents of Bar Hill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.9 per 1,000 versus 45.9 per 1,000 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. The most common crime category in Bar Hill is violent-crime, while in Great Shelford And Stapleford it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Bar Hill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. There are 1 schools in Bar Hill and 2 in Great Shelford And Stapleford.

Bar Hill School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Great Shelford and Stapleford School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBar HillGreat Shelford and Stapleford
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 443.5 Mbps in Bar Hill and 386.5 Mbps in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Bar Hill and 95.4% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Gigabit availability stands at 86.1% in Bar Hill and 73.7% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.

Bar Hill is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (444 vs 387 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bar Hill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Great Shelford And Stapleford averages 73.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Bar Hill and £1,068 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. 72.6% of homes in Bar Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.

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 Great Shelford And Stapleford. The median age is 40.5 in Bar Hill and 40.5 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Bar Hill versus 56.5% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Bar Hill and 59.9% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.

IndicatorBar HillGreat Shelford and Stapleford
Population3,8996,159
Median Age40.540.5
Median Household Income£37,695£37,695
Employment Rate59.9%59.9%
Owner Occupied56.5%56.5%
Degree-Level Qualified51.8%51.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bar Hill and Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Bar Hill and Great Shelford And Stapleford are approximately 8.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bar Hill or Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Bar Hill is cheaper, with an average house price of £341,201.
Is Bar Hill or Great Shelford And Stapleford safer?
Bar Hill has the lower crime rate at 45.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bar Hill or Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Bar Hill has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bar Hill or Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Bar Hill has faster average broadband at 443.5 Mbps.

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