Cambourne vs Longstanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Cambourne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Cambourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cambourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cambourne
£311,146
Longstanton
£375,440
Crime Rate
Cambourne
42.6
Longstanton
45.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cambourne
100.0%
Longstanton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cambourne
415.8
Longstanton
380.5
EPC Rating
Cambourne
73.9
Longstanton
73.9
Median Income
Cambourne
£37,695
Longstanton
£37,695
House Prices (2024)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £311,146, Cambourne undercuts Longstanton (£375,440) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cambourne is a flat at £211,870, while in Longstanton it is a flat at £219,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2024)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Cambourne (£410,910 vs £341,525).
Price Trend (10 Years)
Over the last 3 years, Longstanton prices grew faster — 11% vs -99%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCambourne has a crime rate of 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Longstanton at 45.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cambourne is violent-crime, while in Longstanton 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 EnglandOf the 4 schools in Cambourne, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Longstanton, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cambourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Longstanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cambourne | Longstanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cambourne averages 415.8 Mbps – ahead of Longstanton's 380.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Cambourne and 94.7% in Longstanton. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Cambourne and 70.8% in Longstanton.
Cambourne is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (416 vs 381 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cambourne, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 73.9 (band C) in Longstanton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cambourne and £1,068 in Longstanton. 72.6% of homes in Cambourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Longstanton.
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 Longstanton. The median age is 40.5 in Cambourne and 40.5 in Longstanton. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cambourne and 59.9% in Longstanton. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cambourne versus 56.5% in Longstanton. Cambourne has a population of 11,071 and Longstanton has 3,301.
| Indicator | Cambourne | Longstanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,071 | 3,301 |
| 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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