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Cottenham vs Linton (South Cambridgeshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Cottenham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Linton (south Cambridgeshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cottenham edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cottenham

£444,751

Linton (South Cambridgeshire)

£464,638

Crime Rate

Cottenham

46.0

Linton (South Cambridgeshire)

45.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cottenham

100.0%

Linton (South Cambridgeshire)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cottenham

475.4

Linton (South Cambridgeshire)

473.9

EPC Rating

Cottenham

73.9

Linton (South Cambridgeshire)

73.9

Median Income

Cottenham

£37,695

Linton (South Cambridgeshire)

£37,695

At £444,751, Cottenham undercuts Linton (south Cambridgeshire) (£464,638) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cottenham is a flat at £201,667, while in Linton (south Cambridgeshire) it is a flat at £224,640.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Linton (south Cambridgeshire) (£646,746 vs £558,069).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Cottenham prices grew faster — 36% vs 27%.

Linton (south Cambridgeshire) has a crime rate of 45.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Cottenham at 46 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cottenham is violent-crime, while in Linton (south Cambridgeshire) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Cottenham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Linton (south Cambridgeshire), which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Cottenham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Linton (South Cambridgeshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCottenhamLinton (South Cambridgeshire)
Total Schools23
Primary12
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Cottenham averages 475.4 Mbps – ahead of Linton (south Cambridgeshire)'s 473.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cottenham and 99.3% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). Gigabit availability stands at 93% in Cottenham and 92.9% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire).

Cottenham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (475 vs 474 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Cottenham, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 73.9 (band C) in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cottenham and £1,068 in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). 72.6% of homes in Cottenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire).

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 Linton (south Cambridgeshire). The median age is 40.5 in Cottenham and 40.5 in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cottenham and 59.9% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cottenham versus 56.5% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). Cottenham has a population of 6,156 and Linton (south Cambridgeshire) has 4,452.

IndicatorCottenhamLinton (South Cambridgeshire)
Population6,1564,452
Median Age40.540.5
Median Household Income£37,695£37,695
Employment Rate59.9%59.9%
Owner Occupied56.5%56.5%
Degree-Level Qualified51.8%51.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cottenham and Linton (south Cambridgeshire)?
Cottenham and Linton (south Cambridgeshire) are approximately 14.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cottenham or Linton (south Cambridgeshire)?
Cottenham is cheaper, with an average house price of £444,751.
Is Cottenham or Linton (south Cambridgeshire) safer?
Linton (south Cambridgeshire) has the lower crime rate at 45.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cottenham or Linton (south Cambridgeshire)?
Cottenham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cottenham or Linton (south Cambridgeshire)?
Cottenham has faster average broadband at 475.4 Mbps.

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