Cambourne vs Hemingford Grey

Property in Hemingford Grey commands an average of £547,737, compared with £311,146 in Cambourne – a difference of 43%. The most affordable entry point in Cambourne is a flat at £211,870, while in Hemingford Grey it is a terraced at £330,208.

Residents of Cambourne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 42.6 per 1,000 versus 57.2 per 1,000 in Hemingford Grey. The most common crime category in Cambourne is violent-crime, while in Hemingford Grey 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 Cambourne, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hemingford Grey. There are 4 schools in Cambourne and 1 in Hemingford Grey.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 415.8 Mbps in Cambourne and 366.2 Mbps in Hemingford Grey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Cambourne and 90.4% in Hemingford Grey. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Cambourne and 68.5% in Hemingford Grey.

→Cambourne is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (416 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Cambourne leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Hemingford Grey averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cambourne and £1,162 in Hemingford Grey. 72.6% of homes in Cambourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.1% in Hemingford Grey.

→Cambourne has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 70.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,695 in Cambourne and £33,215 in Hemingford Grey. The median age is 40.5 in Cambourne and 44.2 in Hemingford Grey. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cambourne versus 69% in Hemingford Grey. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cambourne and 61.6% in Hemingford Grey.

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