Cottenham vs Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cottenham offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cottenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cottenham
£444,751
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
£490,323
Crime Rate
Cottenham
46.0
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
45.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cottenham
100.0%
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cottenham
475.4
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
430.7
EPC Rating
Cottenham
73.9
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
71
Median Income
Cottenham
£37,695
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
£31,725
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Cottenham is £444,751, which is 9% less than Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) at £490,323. The most affordable entry point in Cottenham is a flat at £201,667, while in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) it is a flat at £288,073.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 41% pricier in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) (£586,536 vs £345,748).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cottenham prices grew faster — 36% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 45.6 offences per 1,000 people, Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Cottenham's 46 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cottenham is violent-crime, while in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) 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 Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Cottenham has 2 schools in total, while Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) has 1.
Cottenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cottenham | Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cottenham offers faster average downloads at 475.4 Mbps, compared to 430.7 Mbps in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cottenham and 93.2% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Gigabit availability stands at 93% in Cottenham and 83.9% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire).
Cottenham is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (475 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cottenham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Cottenham and £1,241 in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). 72.6% of homes in Cottenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire).
Cottenham has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Cottenham and £31,725 in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). The median age is 40.5 in Cottenham and 46.2 in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Cottenham and 57.3% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Cottenham versus 67.3% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire).
| Indicator | Cottenham | Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,156 | 3,880 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £31,725 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 25.8% |
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