Cambridge (Cambridge) vs Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf 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.
| Metric | Cambridge (Cambridge) | Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 1 |
| Primary | 30 | 1 |
| Secondary | 8 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 93.1% | 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.
| Indicator | Cambridge (Cambridge) | Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 152,742 | 3,050 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £31,725 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 25.8% |
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