Cambourne vs Melbourn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cambourne is about 32% 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
Melbourn
£454,427
Crime Rate
Cambourne
42.6
Melbourn
46.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cambourne
100.0%
Melbourn
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cambourne
415.8
Melbourn
384.7
EPC Rating
Cambourne
73.9
Melbourn
73.6
Median Income
Cambourne
£37,695
Melbourn
£36,933
House Prices (2024)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Cambourne is £311,146, which is 32% less than Melbourn at £454,427. The most affordable entry point in Cambourne is a flat at £211,870, while in Melbourn it is a flat at £252,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2024)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Melbourn (£252,200 vs £211,870).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 3 years, Melbourn prices grew faster — 22% vs -99%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Cambourne (42.6 per 1,000) compared to Melbourn (46.1 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Cambourne is violent-crime, while in Melbourn 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 EnglandCambourne has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Melbourn. Cambourne has 4 schools in total, while Melbourn has 2.
Cambourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Melbourn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cambourne | Melbourn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cambourne offers faster average downloads at 415.8 Mbps, compared to 384.7 Mbps in Melbourn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Cambourne and 94.5% in Melbourn. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Cambourne and 72.7% in Melbourn.
Cambourne is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (416 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cambourne are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 73.6 (band C) in Melbourn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cambourne and £1,142 in Melbourn. 72.6% of homes in Cambourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.2% in Melbourn.
Cambourne has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 72.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Cambourne and £36,933 in Melbourn. The median age is 40.5 in Cambourne and 43.8 in Melbourn. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cambourne and 62.8% in Melbourn. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cambourne versus 68.9% in Melbourn.
| Indicator | Cambourne | Melbourn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,071 | 4,907 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £36,933 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 39.8% |
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