Cottenham vs Fulbourn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cottenham offers lower property prices by roughly 40%. Fulbourn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cottenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cottenham
£444,751
Fulbourn
£745,143
Crime Rate
Cottenham
46.0
Fulbourn
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cottenham
100.0%
Fulbourn
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cottenham
475.4
Fulbourn
263.4
EPC Rating
Cottenham
73.9
Fulbourn
73.9
Median Income
Cottenham
£37,695
Fulbourn
£37,200
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Cottenham is £444,751, which is 40% less than Fulbourn at £745,143. The most affordable entry point in Cottenham is a flat at £201,667, while in Fulbourn it is a flat at £166,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Fulbourn (£720,664 vs £558,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fulbourn prices grew faster — 60% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 45.8 offences per 1,000 people, Fulbourn is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Cottenham's 46 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cottenham is violent-crime, while in Fulbourn 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 EnglandCottenham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Fulbourn. Cottenham has 2 schools in total, while Fulbourn has 1.
Cottenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fulbourn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cottenham | Fulbourn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cottenham offers faster average downloads at 475.4 Mbps, compared to 263.4 Mbps in Fulbourn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cottenham and 92.3% in Fulbourn. Gigabit availability stands at 93% in Cottenham and 44% in Fulbourn.
Cottenham is the faster of the two by 80% on average download speed (475 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cottenham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 73.9 (band C) in Fulbourn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cottenham and £1,126 in Fulbourn. 72.6% of homes in Cottenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Fulbourn.
Cottenham has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 72.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Cottenham and £37,200 in Fulbourn. The median age is 40.5 in Cottenham and 41.9 in Fulbourn. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cottenham and 60.6% in Fulbourn. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cottenham versus 61.2% in Fulbourn.
| Indicator | Cottenham | Fulbourn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,156 | 3,737 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £37,200 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 60.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 61.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 46.7% |
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