Bar Hill vs Great Shelford and Stapleford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies 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.
| Metric | Bar Hill | Great Shelford and Stapleford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bar Hill | Great Shelford and Stapleford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,899 | 6,159 |
| 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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