Cambourne vs Royston (North Hertfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cambourne is about 0% 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
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
£311,146
Crime Rate
Cambourne
42.6
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
50.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cambourne
100.0%
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cambourne
415.8
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
384.7
EPC Rating
Cambourne
73.9
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
73.6
Median Income
Cambourne
£37,695
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
£36,933
House Prices (2024)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Cambourne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £311,146 versus £311,146 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). The most affordable entry point in Cambourne is a flat at £211,870, while in Royston (north Hertfordshire) it is a flat at £211,870.
Average Price by Property Type (2024)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Cambourne (£608,000 vs £608,000).
Price Trend (4 Years)
Over the last 3 years, Cambourne prices grew faster — -99% vs -99%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 42.6 offences per 1,000 people, Cambourne is the safer of the two – 18% lower than Royston (north Hertfordshire)'s 50.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cambourne is violent-crime, while in Royston (north Hertfordshire) 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Cambourne: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
Cambourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Royston (North Hertfordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cambourne | Royston (North Hertfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cambourne enjoy 415.8 Mbps on average, while Royston (north Hertfordshire) lags behind at 384.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Cambourne and 94.5% in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Cambourne and 72.7% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
Cambourne is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (416 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cambourne is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Royston (north Hertfordshire)'s band C (score 73.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cambourne and £1,142 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). 72.6% of homes in Cambourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.2% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
Cambourne has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 72.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cambourne has a population of 11,071 while Royston (north Hertfordshire) has 17,443. Median household income is £37,695 in Cambourne and £36,933 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). The median age is 40.5 in Cambourne and 43.8 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cambourne and 62.8% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
| Indicator | Cambourne | Royston (North Hertfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,071 | 17,443 |
| 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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