Cottenham vs Godmanchester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Godmanchester wins on house prices with a 27% gap. Cottenham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cottenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cottenham
£444,751
Godmanchester
£350,709
Crime Rate
Cottenham
46.0
Godmanchester
57.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cottenham
100.0%
Godmanchester
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cottenham
475.4
Godmanchester
420.4
EPC Rating
Cottenham
73.9
Godmanchester
72.6
Median Income
Cottenham
£37,695
Godmanchester
£33,215
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Cottenham commands an average of £444,751, compared with £350,709 in Godmanchester – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Cottenham is a flat at £201,667, while in Godmanchester it is a flat at £172,605.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Cottenham (£295,563 vs £241,135).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cottenham prices grew faster — 36% vs -17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Cottenham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 46 per 1,000 versus 57.3 per 1,000 in Godmanchester. The most common crime category in Cottenham is violent-crime, while in Godmanchester 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Cottenham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Godmanchester. There are 2 schools in Cottenham and 3 in Godmanchester.
Cottenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Godmanchester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cottenham | Godmanchester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 475.4 Mbps in Cottenham and 420.4 Mbps in Godmanchester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cottenham and 97.8% in Godmanchester. Gigabit availability stands at 93% in Cottenham and 78.9% in Godmanchester.
Cottenham is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (475 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cottenham, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 72.6 (band C) in Godmanchester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cottenham and £1,162 in Godmanchester. 72.6% of homes in Cottenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.1% in Godmanchester.
Cottenham has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 70.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Cottenham and £33,215 in Godmanchester. The median age is 40.5 in Cottenham and 44.2 in Godmanchester. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cottenham and 61.6% in Godmanchester. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cottenham versus 69% in Godmanchester. Cottenham has a population of 6,156 and Godmanchester has 7,714.
| Indicator | Cottenham | Godmanchester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,156 | 7,714 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £33,215 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 33.4% |
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