Cottenham vs Histon and Impington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cottenham is about 1% cheaper on average. Histon And Impington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cottenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cottenham
£444,751
Histon and Impington
£448,007
Crime Rate
Cottenham
46.0
Histon and Impington
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cottenham
100.0%
Histon and Impington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cottenham
475.4
Histon and Impington
475.4
EPC Rating
Cottenham
73.9
Histon and Impington
73.9
Median Income
Cottenham
£37,695
Histon and Impington
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Cottenham is £444,751, which is 1% less than Histon And Impington at £448,007. The most affordable entry point in Cottenham is a flat at £201,667, while in Histon And Impington it is a flat at £233,032.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 29% pricier in Histon And Impington (£486,834 vs £345,748).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cottenham prices grew faster — 36% vs -15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Histon And Impington (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 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandCottenham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Histon And Impington. Cottenham has 2 schools in total, while Histon And Impington has 3.
Cottenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 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.
| Metric | Cottenham | Histon and Impington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cottenham offers faster average downloads at 475.4 Mbps, compared to 475.4 Mbps in Histon And Impington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cottenham and 98.2% in Histon And Impington. Gigabit availability stands at 93% in Cottenham and 93% in Histon And Impington.
Cottenham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (475 vs 475 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 Histon And Impington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cottenham and £1,068 in Histon And Impington. 72.6% of homes in Cottenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Histon And Impington.
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 Histon And Impington. The median age is 40.5 in Cottenham and 40.5 in Histon And Impington. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cottenham and 59.9% in Histon And Impington. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cottenham versus 56.5% in Histon And Impington.
| Indicator | Cottenham | Histon and Impington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,156 | 7,781 |
| 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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