Cottenham vs Girton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cottenham offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Girton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cottenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cottenham
£444,751
Girton
£636,766
Crime Rate
Cottenham
46.0
Girton
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cottenham
100.0%
Girton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cottenham
475.4
Girton
443.5
EPC Rating
Cottenham
73.9
Girton
73.9
Median Income
Cottenham
£37,695
Girton
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Cottenham is £444,751, which is 30% less than Girton at £636,766. The most affordable entry point in Cottenham is a flat at £201,667, while in Girton it is a flat at £283,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 49% pricier in Girton (£682,519 vs £345,748).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cottenham prices grew faster — 36% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Girton (45.8 per 1,000) compared to Cottenham (46 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Cottenham is violent-crime, while in Girton 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 Girton. Cottenham has 2 schools in total, while Girton has 1.
Cottenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Girton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cottenham | Girton |
|---|---|---|
| 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 443.5 Mbps in Girton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cottenham and 97.2% in Girton. Gigabit availability stands at 93% in Cottenham and 86.1% in Girton.
Cottenham is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (475 vs 444 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 Girton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cottenham and £1,068 in Girton. 72.6% of homes in Cottenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Girton.
Cottenham 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 Cottenham and £37,695 in Girton. The median age is 40.5 in Cottenham and 40.5 in Girton. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cottenham and 59.9% in Girton. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cottenham versus 56.5% in Girton.
| Indicator | Cottenham | Girton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,156 | 4,384 |
| 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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