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Cambridge (Cambridge) vs Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cambridge (Cambridge)

£555,164

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

£503,650

Crime Rate

Cambridge (Cambridge)

92.6

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

45.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cambridge (Cambridge)

93.1%

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cambridge (Cambridge)

473.9

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

430.7

EPC Rating

Cambridge (Cambridge)

73.9

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

71

Median Income

Cambridge (Cambridge)

£37,695

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

£31,725

At £503,650, Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) undercuts Cambridge (cambridge) (£555,164) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cambridge (cambridge) is a flat at £326,048, while in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) it is a flat at £247,269.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 35% pricier in Cambridge (cambridge) (£504,692 vs £372,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) prices grew faster — 17% vs 15%.

Residents of Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.6 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 Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 38 schools in Cambridge (cambridge), 93.1% are in the top two inspection bands. In Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Cambridge (Cambridge) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricCambridge (Cambridge)Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
Total Schools381
Primary301
Secondary80
% Top two bands93.1%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Cambridge (cambridge) averages 473.9 Mbps – ahead of Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire)'s 430.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Cambridge (cambridge) and 93.2% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Gigabit availability stands at 92.9% in Cambridge (cambridge) and 83.9% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire).

Cambridge (cambridge) is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (474 vs 431 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Cambridge (cambridge), scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cambridge (cambridge) and £1,241 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). 72.6% of homes in Cambridge (cambridge) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire).

Cambridge (cambridge) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,695 in Cambridge (cambridge) and £31,725 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). The median age is 40.5 in Cambridge (cambridge) and 46.2 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cambridge (cambridge) and 57.3% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cambridge (cambridge) versus 67.3% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Cambridge (cambridge) has a population of 152,742 and Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has 3,050.

IndicatorCambridge (Cambridge)Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
Population152,7423,050
Median Age40.546.2
Median Household Income£37,695£31,725
Employment Rate59.9%57.3%
Owner Occupied56.5%67.3%
Degree-Level Qualified51.8%25.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cambridge (cambridge) and Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire)?
Cambridge (cambridge) and Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) are approximately 10.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cambridge (cambridge) or Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire)?
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £503,650.
Is Cambridge (cambridge) or Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) safer?
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has the lower crime rate at 45.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cambridge (cambridge) or Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire)?
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cambridge (cambridge) or Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire)?
Cambridge (cambridge) has faster average broadband at 473.9 Mbps.

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