Cambourne vs Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Cambourne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Cambourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cambourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cambourne
£311,146
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
£332,074
Crime Rate
Cambourne
42.6
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
57.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cambourne
100.0%
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cambourne
415.8
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
366.2
EPC Rating
Cambourne
73.9
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
72.8
Median Income
Cambourne
£37,695
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
£33,738
House Prices (2024)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Somersham (huntingdonshire) commands an average of £332,074, compared with £311,146 in Cambourne – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Cambourne is a flat at £211,870, while in Somersham (huntingdonshire) it is a flat at £140,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2024)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 60% pricier in Cambourne (£608,000 vs £380,417).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 3 years, Somersham (huntingdonshire) prices grew faster — 39% vs -99%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCambourne has a crime rate of 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34% lower than Somersham (huntingdonshire) at 57 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cambourne is violent-crime, while in Somersham (huntingdonshire) 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 Somersham (huntingdonshire). There are 4 schools in Cambourne and 1 in Somersham (huntingdonshire).
Cambourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Somersham (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cambourne | Somersham (Huntingdonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 415.8 Mbps in Cambourne and 366.2 Mbps in Somersham (huntingdonshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Cambourne and 90.4% in Somersham (huntingdonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Cambourne and 68.5% in Somersham (huntingdonshire).
Cambourne is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (416 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cambourne, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 72.8 (band C) in Somersham (huntingdonshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cambourne and £1,145 in Somersham (huntingdonshire). 72.6% of homes in Cambourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.5% in Somersham (huntingdonshire).
Cambourne has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Cambourne and £33,738.2 in Somersham (huntingdonshire). The median age is 40.5 in Cambourne and 44.1 in Somersham (huntingdonshire). Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cambourne and 60.8% in Somersham (huntingdonshire). Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cambourne versus 67.1% in Somersham (huntingdonshire). Cambourne has a population of 11,071 and Somersham (huntingdonshire) has 3,349.
| Indicator | Cambourne | Somersham (Huntingdonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,071 | 3,349 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £33,738.2 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 34% |
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