Cambridge (Cambridge) vs Fulbourn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe 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 & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFulbourn 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.
| Metric | Cambridge (Cambridge) | Fulbourn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 1 |
| Primary | 30 | 1 |
| Secondary | 8 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 93.1% | 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.
| Indicator | Cambridge (Cambridge) | Fulbourn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 152,742 | 3,737 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £37,200 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 60.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 61.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 46.7% |
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