Cambridge (Cambridge) vs Longstanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Longstanton is about 48% cheaper on average. Longstanton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Longstanton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cambridge (Cambridge)
£555,164
Longstanton
£375,440
Crime Rate
Cambridge (Cambridge)
92.6
Longstanton
45.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cambridge (Cambridge)
93.1%
Longstanton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cambridge (Cambridge)
473.9
Longstanton
380.5
EPC Rating
Cambridge (Cambridge)
73.9
Longstanton
73.9
Median Income
Cambridge (Cambridge)
£37,695
Longstanton
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Longstanton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £375,440 versus £555,164 in Cambridge (cambridge). The most affordable entry point in Cambridge (cambridge) is a flat at £326,048, while in Longstanton it is a flat at £219,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 77% pricier in Cambridge (cambridge) (£504,692 vs £284,700).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cambridge (cambridge) prices grew faster — 15% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 45.7 offences per 1,000 people, Longstanton is the safer of the two – 103% lower than Cambridge (cambridge)'s 92.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cambridge (cambridge) is violent-crime, while in Longstanton 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Longstanton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 93.1% in Cambridge (cambridge).
Cambridge (Cambridge) School Inspection Breakdown
93.1% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Longstanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cambridge (Cambridge) | Longstanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 1 |
| Primary | 30 | 1 |
| Secondary | 8 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 93.1% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cambridge (cambridge) enjoy 473.9 Mbps on average, while Longstanton lags behind at 380.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Cambridge (cambridge) and 94.7% in Longstanton. Gigabit availability stands at 92.9% in Cambridge (cambridge) and 70.8% in Longstanton.
Cambridge (cambridge) is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (474 vs 381 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cambridge (cambridge) is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Longstanton's band C (score 73.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cambridge (cambridge) and £1,068 in Longstanton. 72.6% of homes in Cambridge (cambridge) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Longstanton.
Cambridge (cambridge) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 72.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cambridge (cambridge) has a population of 152,742 while Longstanton has 3,301. Median household income is £37,695 in Cambridge (cambridge) and £37,695 in Longstanton. The median age is 40.5 in Cambridge (cambridge) and 40.5 in Longstanton. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cambridge (cambridge) and 59.9% in Longstanton.
| Indicator | Cambridge (Cambridge) | Longstanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 152,742 | 3,301 |
| 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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