Cambourne vs Fulbourn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Cambourne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 58% lower. Cambourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cambourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cambourne
£311,146
Fulbourn
£745,143
Crime Rate
Cambourne
42.6
Fulbourn
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cambourne
100.0%
Fulbourn
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cambourne
415.8
Fulbourn
263.4
EPC Rating
Cambourne
73.9
Fulbourn
73.9
Median Income
Cambourne
£37,695
Fulbourn
£37,200
House Prices (2024)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Fulbourn commands an average of £745,143, compared with £311,146 in Cambourne – a difference of 58%. The most affordable entry point in Cambourne is a flat at £211,870, while in Fulbourn it is a flat at £166,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2024)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Cambourne (£211,870 vs £166,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 3 years, Fulbourn prices grew faster — 60% vs -99%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCambourne has a crime rate of 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8% lower than Fulbourn at 45.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cambourne is violent-crime, while in Fulbourn 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 Cambourne, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Fulbourn. There are 4 schools in Cambourne and 1 in Fulbourn.
Cambourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fulbourn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cambourne | Fulbourn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 415.8 Mbps in Cambourne and 263.4 Mbps in Fulbourn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Cambourne and 92.3% in Fulbourn. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Cambourne and 44% in Fulbourn.
Cambourne is the faster of the two by 58% on average download speed (416 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cambourne, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 73.9 (band C) in Fulbourn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cambourne and £1,126 in Fulbourn. 72.6% of homes in Cambourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Fulbourn.
Cambourne has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 72.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Cambourne and £37,200 in Fulbourn. The median age is 40.5 in Cambourne and 41.9 in Fulbourn. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cambourne and 60.6% in Fulbourn. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cambourne versus 61.2% in Fulbourn. Cambourne has a population of 11,071 and Fulbourn has 3,737.
| Indicator | Cambourne | Fulbourn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,071 | 3,737 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £37,200 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 60.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 61.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 46.7% |
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