Want to compare two towns side by side?

Compare

Cambourne vs Histon and Impington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.

Share this comparisonWhatsAppXFacebookEmail

The verdict

Cambourne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% lower. Cambourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cambourne edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cambourne

£311,146

Histon and Impington

£448,007

Crime Rate

Cambourne

42.6

Histon and Impington

45.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cambourne

100.0%

Histon and Impington

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cambourne

415.8

Histon and Impington

475.4

EPC Rating

Cambourne

73.9

Histon and Impington

73.9

Median Income

Cambourne

£37,695

Histon and Impington

£37,695

Property in Histon And Impington commands an average of £448,007, compared with £311,146 in Cambourne – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Cambourne is a flat at £211,870, while in Histon And Impington it is a flat at £233,032.

Average Price by Property Type (2024)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Histon And Impington (£749,120 vs £608,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 3 years, Histon And Impington prices grew faster — -15% vs -99%.

Cambourne has a crime rate of 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8% lower than Histon And Impington at 45.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cambourne is violent-crime, while in Histon And Impington 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 Histon And Impington. There are 4 schools in Cambourne and 3 in Histon And Impington.

Cambourne School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Histon and Impington School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCambourneHiston and Impington
Total Schools43
Primary32
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 475.4 Mbps in Histon And Impington and 415.8 Mbps in Cambourne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Cambourne and 98.2% in Histon And Impington. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Cambourne and 93% in Histon And Impington.

Histon And Impington is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (475 vs 416 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

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 Histon And Impington. The median age is 40.5 in Cambourne and 40.5 in Histon And Impington. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cambourne versus 56.5% in Histon And Impington. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cambourne and 59.9% in Histon And Impington.

IndicatorCambourneHiston and Impington
Population11,0717,781
Median Age40.540.5
Median Household Income£37,695£37,695
Employment Rate59.9%59.9%
Owner Occupied56.5%56.5%
Degree-Level Qualified51.8%51.8%

Location

Loading map...

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cambourne and Histon And Impington?
Cambourne and Histon And Impington are approximately 7.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cambourne or Histon And Impington?
Cambourne is cheaper, with an average house price of £311,146.
Is Cambourne or Histon And Impington safer?
Cambourne has the lower crime rate at 42.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cambourne or Histon And Impington?
Cambourne has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cambourne or Histon And Impington?
Histon And Impington has faster average broadband at 475.4 Mbps.

Keep exploring

Related comparisons