Cambourne vs Histon and Impington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2024)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCambourne 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Cambourne | Histon and Impington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Cambourne | Histon and Impington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,071 | 7,781 |
| 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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