Cottenham vs Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Somersham (huntingdonshire) offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. Cottenham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cottenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cottenham
£444,751
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
£332,074
Crime Rate
Cottenham
46.0
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
57.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cottenham
100.0%
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cottenham
475.4
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
366.2
EPC Rating
Cottenham
73.9
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
72.8
Median Income
Cottenham
£37,695
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
£33,738
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Somersham (huntingdonshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £332,074 versus £444,751 in Cottenham. The most affordable entry point in Cottenham is a flat at £201,667, while in Somersham (huntingdonshire) it is a flat at £140,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 47% pricier in Cottenham (£558,069 vs £380,417).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Somersham (huntingdonshire) prices grew faster — 39% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Cottenham (46 per 1,000) compared to Somersham (huntingdonshire) (57 per 1,000), a 24% difference. The most common crime category in Cottenham is violent-crime, while in Somersham (huntingdonshire) 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 Somersham (huntingdonshire).
Cottenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Somersham (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cottenham | Somersham (Huntingdonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cottenham enjoy 475.4 Mbps on average, while Somersham (huntingdonshire) lags behind at 366.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cottenham and 90.4% in Somersham (huntingdonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 93% in Cottenham and 68.5% in Somersham (huntingdonshire).
Cottenham is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (475 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cottenham is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Somersham (huntingdonshire)'s band C (score 72.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cottenham and £1,145 in Somersham (huntingdonshire). 72.6% of homes in Cottenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.5% in Somersham (huntingdonshire).
Cottenham has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cottenham has a population of 6,156 while Somersham (huntingdonshire) has 3,349. Median household income is £37,695 in Cottenham and £33,738.2 in Somersham (huntingdonshire). The median age is 40.5 in Cottenham and 44.1 in Somersham (huntingdonshire). Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cottenham and 60.8% in Somersham (huntingdonshire).
| Indicator | Cottenham | Somersham (Huntingdonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,156 | 3,349 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £33,738.2 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 34% |
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