Cambourne vs Cambridge (Cambridge)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cambourne wins on house prices with a 44% gap. Cambourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cambourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cambourne
£311,146
Cambridge (Cambridge)
£555,164
Crime Rate
Cambourne
42.6
Cambridge (Cambridge)
92.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cambourne
100.0%
Cambridge (Cambridge)
93.1%
Avg Download Speed
Cambourne
415.8
Cambridge (Cambridge)
473.9
EPC Rating
Cambourne
73.9
Cambridge (Cambridge)
73.9
Median Income
Cambourne
£37,695
Cambridge (Cambridge)
£37,695
House Prices (2024)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £311,146, Cambourne undercuts Cambridge (cambridge) (£555,164) by around 44% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cambourne is a flat at £211,870, while in Cambridge (cambridge) it is a flat at £326,048.
Average Price by Property Type (2024)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Cambridge (cambridge) (£326,048 vs £211,870).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 3 years, Cambridge (cambridge) prices grew faster — 15% vs -99%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Cambourne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 42.6 per 1,000 versus 92.6 per 1,000 in Cambridge (cambridge). The most common crime category in Cambourne is violent-crime, while in Cambridge (cambridge) 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 EnglandOf the 4 schools in Cambourne, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cambridge (cambridge), which has 38 schools, the figure is 93.1%.
Cambourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cambridge (Cambridge) School Inspection Breakdown
93.1% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cambourne | Cambridge (Cambridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 38 |
| Primary | 3 | 30 |
| Secondary | 1 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cambridge (cambridge) averages 473.9 Mbps – ahead of Cambourne's 415.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Cambourne and 99.3% in Cambridge (cambridge). Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Cambourne and 92.9% in Cambridge (cambridge).
Cambridge (cambridge) is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (474 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cambourne, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 73.9 (band C) in Cambridge (cambridge). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cambourne and £1,068 in Cambridge (cambridge). 72.6% of homes in Cambourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Cambridge (cambridge).
Cambourne 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 Cambourne and £37,695 in Cambridge (cambridge). The median age is 40.5 in Cambourne and 40.5 in Cambridge (cambridge). Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cambourne and 59.9% in Cambridge (cambridge). Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cambourne versus 56.5% in Cambridge (cambridge). Cambourne has a population of 11,071 and Cambridge (cambridge) has 152,742.
| Indicator | Cambourne | Cambridge (Cambridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,071 | 152,742 |
| 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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