Cambourne vs Godmanchester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cambourne is about 11% cheaper on average. Cambourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cambourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cambourne
£311,146
Godmanchester
£350,709
Crime Rate
Cambourne
42.6
Godmanchester
57.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cambourne
100.0%
Godmanchester
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cambourne
415.8
Godmanchester
420.4
EPC Rating
Cambourne
73.9
Godmanchester
72.6
Median Income
Cambourne
£37,695
Godmanchester
£33,215
House Prices (2024)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Cambourne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £311,146 versus £350,709 in Godmanchester. The most affordable entry point in Cambourne is a flat at £211,870, while in Godmanchester it is a flat at £172,605.
Average Price by Property Type (2024)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 23% pricier in Cambourne (£410,910 vs £333,197).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 3 years, Godmanchester prices grew faster — -17% vs -99%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Cambourne (42.6 per 1,000) compared to Godmanchester (57.3 per 1,000), a 35% difference. The most common crime category in Cambourne is violent-crime, while in Godmanchester 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Cambourne: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Godmanchester.
Cambourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Godmanchester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cambourne | Godmanchester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Godmanchester enjoy 420.4 Mbps on average, while Cambourne lags behind at 415.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Cambourne and 97.8% in Godmanchester. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Cambourne and 78.9% in Godmanchester.
Godmanchester is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (420 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cambourne is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Godmanchester's band C (score 72.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cambourne and £1,162 in Godmanchester. 72.6% of homes in Cambourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.1% in Godmanchester.
Cambourne has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 70.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cambourne has a population of 11,071 while Godmanchester has 7,714. Median household income is £37,695 in Cambourne and £33,215 in Godmanchester. The median age is 40.5 in Cambourne and 44.2 in Godmanchester. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cambourne and 61.6% in Godmanchester.
| Indicator | Cambourne | Godmanchester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,071 | 7,714 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £33,215 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 33.4% |
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