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Cambridge (Cambridge) vs Histon and Impington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Histon And Impington is about 24% cheaper on average. Histon And Impington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Histon And Impington edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cambridge (Cambridge)

£555,164

Histon and Impington

£448,007

Crime Rate

Cambridge (Cambridge)

92.6

Histon and Impington

45.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cambridge (Cambridge)

93.1%

Histon and Impington

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cambridge (Cambridge)

473.9

Histon and Impington

475.4

EPC Rating

Cambridge (Cambridge)

73.9

Histon and Impington

73.9

Median Income

Cambridge (Cambridge)

£37,695

Histon and Impington

£37,695

The average house price in Histon And Impington is £448,007, which is 24% less than Cambridge (cambridge) at £555,164. The most affordable entry point in Cambridge (cambridge) is a flat at £326,048, while in Histon And Impington it is a flat at £233,032.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Cambridge (cambridge) (£504,692 vs £353,511).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Cambridge (cambridge) prices grew faster — 15% vs -15%.

With 45.8 offences per 1,000 people, Histon And Impington is the safer of the two – 102% lower than Cambridge (cambridge)'s 92.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cambridge (cambridge) is violent-crime, while in Histon And Impington it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Histon And Impington 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 Histon And Impington has 3.

Cambridge (Cambridge) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Histon and Impington School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCambridge (Cambridge)Histon and Impington
Total Schools383
Primary302
Secondary81
% Top two bands93.1%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Histon And Impington offers faster average downloads at 475.4 Mbps, compared to 473.9 Mbps in Cambridge (cambridge). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Cambridge (cambridge) and 98.2% in Histon And Impington. Gigabit availability stands at 92.9% in Cambridge (cambridge) and 93% in Histon And Impington.

Histon And Impington is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (475 vs 474 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 Histon And Impington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cambridge (cambridge) and £1,068 in Histon And Impington. 72.6% of homes in Cambridge (cambridge) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Histon And Impington.

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 Histon And Impington. The median age is 40.5 in Cambridge (cambridge) and 40.5 in Histon And Impington. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cambridge (cambridge) and 59.9% in Histon And Impington. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cambridge (cambridge) versus 56.5% in Histon And Impington.

IndicatorCambridge (Cambridge)Histon and Impington
Population152,7427,781
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 Histon And Impington?
Cambridge (cambridge) and Histon And Impington are approximately 3.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cambridge (cambridge) or Histon And Impington?
Histon And Impington is cheaper, with an average house price of £448,007.
Is Cambridge (cambridge) or Histon And Impington safer?
Histon And Impington has the lower crime rate at 45.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cambridge (cambridge) or Histon And Impington?
Histon And Impington has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cambridge (cambridge) or Histon And Impington?
Histon And Impington has faster average broadband at 475.4 Mbps.

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