Cambridge (Cambridge) vs Great Shelford and Stapleford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Great Shelford And Stapleford wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Great Shelford And Stapleford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Great Shelford And Stapleford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cambridge (Cambridge)
£555,164
Great Shelford and Stapleford
£472,328
Crime Rate
Cambridge (Cambridge)
92.6
Great Shelford and Stapleford
45.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cambridge (Cambridge)
93.1%
Great Shelford and Stapleford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cambridge (Cambridge)
473.9
Great Shelford and Stapleford
386.5
EPC Rating
Cambridge (Cambridge)
73.9
Great Shelford and Stapleford
73.9
Median Income
Cambridge (Cambridge)
£37,695
Great Shelford and Stapleford
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Cambridge (cambridge) commands an average of £555,164, compared with £472,328 in Great Shelford And Stapleford – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Cambridge (cambridge) is a flat at £326,048, while in Great Shelford And Stapleford it is a terraced at £190,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 165% pricier in Cambridge (cambridge) (£504,692 vs £190,208).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Shelford And Stapleford prices grew faster — 53% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Great Shelford And Stapleford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.9 per 1,000 versus 92.6 per 1,000 in Cambridge (cambridge). The most common crime category in Cambridge (cambridge) is violent-crime, while in Great Shelford And Stapleford 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 Great Shelford And Stapleford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 93.1% in Cambridge (cambridge). There are 38 schools in Cambridge (cambridge) and 2 in Great Shelford And Stapleford.
Cambridge (Cambridge) School Inspection Breakdown
93.1% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Shelford and Stapleford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cambridge (Cambridge) | Great Shelford and Stapleford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 2 |
| Primary | 30 | 2 |
| Secondary | 8 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 93.1% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 473.9 Mbps in Cambridge (cambridge) and 386.5 Mbps in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Cambridge (cambridge) and 95.4% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Gigabit availability stands at 92.9% in Cambridge (cambridge) and 73.7% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.
Cambridge (cambridge) is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (474 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cambridge (cambridge), scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 73.9 (band C) in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cambridge (cambridge) and £1,068 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. 72.6% of homes in Cambridge (cambridge) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.
Cambridge (cambridge) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 72.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Cambridge (cambridge) and £37,695 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. The median age is 40.5 in Cambridge (cambridge) and 40.5 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cambridge (cambridge) and 59.9% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cambridge (cambridge) versus 56.5% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Cambridge (cambridge) has a population of 152,742 and Great Shelford And Stapleford has 6,159.
| Indicator | Cambridge (Cambridge) | Great Shelford and Stapleford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 152,742 | 6,159 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £37,695 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 56.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 51.8% |
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