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Cambridge (Cambridge) vs Great Shelford and Stapleford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricCambridge (Cambridge)Great Shelford and Stapleford
Total Schools382
Primary302
Secondary80
% Top two bands93.1%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.

IndicatorCambridge (Cambridge)Great Shelford and Stapleford
Population152,7426,159
Median Age40.540.5
Median Household Income£37,695£37,695
Employment Rate59.9%59.9%
Owner Occupied56.5%56.5%
Degree-Level Qualified51.8%51.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cambridge (cambridge) and Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Cambridge (cambridge) and Great Shelford And Stapleford are approximately 3.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cambridge (cambridge) or Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Great Shelford And Stapleford is cheaper, with an average house price of £472,328.
Is Cambridge (cambridge) or Great Shelford And Stapleford safer?
Great Shelford And Stapleford has the lower crime rate at 45.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cambridge (cambridge) or Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Great Shelford And Stapleford has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cambridge (cambridge) or Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Cambridge (cambridge) has faster average broadband at 473.9 Mbps.

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