Cottenham vs Ramsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ramsey is about 55% cheaper on average. Cottenham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cottenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cottenham
£444,751
Ramsey
£286,314
Crime Rate
Cottenham
46.0
Ramsey
57.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cottenham
100.0%
Ramsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cottenham
475.4
Ramsey
420.6
EPC Rating
Cottenham
73.9
Ramsey
72.8
Median Income
Cottenham
£37,695
Ramsey
£32,563
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Ramsey more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £286,314 versus £444,751 in Cottenham. The most affordable entry point in Cottenham is a flat at £201,667, while in Ramsey it is a flat at £114,722.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 76% pricier in Cottenham (£201,667 vs £114,722).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cottenham prices grew faster — 36% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 46 offences per 1,000 people, Cottenham is the safer of the two – 24% lower than Ramsey's 57.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cottenham is violent-crime, while in Ramsey 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Cottenham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Ramsey.
Cottenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ramsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cottenham | Ramsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cottenham enjoy 475.4 Mbps on average, while Ramsey lags behind at 420.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cottenham and 95.6% in Ramsey. Gigabit availability stands at 93% in Cottenham and 81.8% in Ramsey.
Cottenham is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (475 vs 421 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cottenham is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Ramsey's band C (score 72.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cottenham and £1,140 in Ramsey. 72.6% of homes in Cottenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.9% in Ramsey.
Cottenham has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 68.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cottenham has a population of 6,156 while Ramsey has 5,727. Median household income is £37,695 in Cottenham and £32,563 in Ramsey. The median age is 40.5 in Cottenham and 45 in Ramsey. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cottenham and 58.5% in Ramsey.
| Indicator | Cottenham | Ramsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,156 | 5,727 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £32,563 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 26.2% |
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