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Cambridge (Cambridge) vs Fulbourn

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Cambridge (cambridge) offers lower property prices by roughly 25%. Fulbourn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fulbourn edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cambridge (Cambridge)

£555,164

Fulbourn

£745,143

Crime Rate

Cambridge (Cambridge)

92.6

Fulbourn

45.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cambridge (Cambridge)

93.1%

Fulbourn

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cambridge (Cambridge)

473.9

Fulbourn

263.4

EPC Rating

Cambridge (Cambridge)

73.9

Fulbourn

73.9

Median Income

Cambridge (Cambridge)

£37,695

Fulbourn

£37,200

The average house price in Cambridge (cambridge) is £555,164, which is 25% less than Fulbourn at £745,143. The most affordable entry point in Cambridge (cambridge) is a flat at £326,048, while in Fulbourn it is a flat at £166,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 96% pricier in Cambridge (cambridge) (£326,048 vs £166,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Fulbourn prices grew faster — 60% vs 15%.

Crime is lower in Fulbourn (45.8 per 1,000) compared to Cambridge (cambridge) (92.6 per 1,000), a 102% difference. The most common crime category in Cambridge (cambridge) is violent-crime, while in Fulbourn it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Fulbourn has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 93.1% in Cambridge (cambridge). Cambridge (cambridge) has 38 schools in total, while Fulbourn has 1.

Cambridge (Cambridge) School Inspection Breakdown

93.1% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Fulbourn School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCambridge (Cambridge)Fulbourn
Total Schools381
Primary301
Secondary80
% Top two bands93.1%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Cambridge (cambridge) offers faster average downloads at 473.9 Mbps, compared to 263.4 Mbps in Fulbourn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Cambridge (cambridge) and 92.3% in Fulbourn. Gigabit availability stands at 92.9% in Cambridge (cambridge) and 44% in Fulbourn.

Cambridge (cambridge) is the faster of the two by 80% on average download speed (474 vs 263 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Cambridge (cambridge) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 73.9 (band C) in Fulbourn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cambridge (cambridge) and £1,126 in Fulbourn. 72.6% of homes in Cambridge (cambridge) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Fulbourn.

Cambridge (cambridge) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 72.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,695 in Cambridge (cambridge) and £37,200 in Fulbourn. The median age is 40.5 in Cambridge (cambridge) and 41.9 in Fulbourn. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cambridge (cambridge) and 60.6% in Fulbourn. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cambridge (cambridge) versus 61.2% in Fulbourn.

IndicatorCambridge (Cambridge)Fulbourn
Population152,7423,737
Median Age40.541.9
Median Household Income£37,695£37,200
Employment Rate59.9%60.6%
Owner Occupied56.5%61.2%
Degree-Level Qualified51.8%46.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cambridge (cambridge) and Fulbourn?
Cambridge (cambridge) and Fulbourn are approximately 3.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cambridge (cambridge) or Fulbourn?
Cambridge (cambridge) is cheaper, with an average house price of £555,164.
Is Cambridge (cambridge) or Fulbourn safer?
Fulbourn has the lower crime rate at 45.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cambridge (cambridge) or Fulbourn?
Fulbourn has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cambridge (cambridge) or Fulbourn?
Cambridge (cambridge) has faster average broadband at 473.9 Mbps.

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