Ely vs Girton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ely wins on house prices with a 38% gap. Ely has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ely edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ely
£394,089
Girton
£636,766
Crime Rate
Ely
45.3
Girton
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ely
100.0%
Girton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ely
400.6
Girton
443.5
EPC Rating
Ely
71.2
Girton
73.9
Median Income
Ely
£31,962
Girton
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £394,089, Ely undercuts Girton (£636,766) by around 38% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ely is a flat at £220,262, while in Girton it is a flat at £283,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 51% pricier in Girton (£682,519 vs £334,765).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Girton prices grew faster — 34% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Ely experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.3 per 1,000 versus 45.8 per 1,000 in Girton. The most common crime category in Ely is violent-crime, while in Girton 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 EnglandOf the 5 schools in Ely, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Girton, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ely School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Girton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ely | Girton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Girton averages 443.5 Mbps – ahead of Ely's 400.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.2% of premises in Ely and 97.2% in Girton. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Ely and 86.1% in Girton.
Girton is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (444 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Girton, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Ely. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Ely and £1,068 in Girton. 64.2% of homes in Ely have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Girton.
Girton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Girton and £31,962 in Ely. The median age is 44.5 in Ely and 40.5 in Girton. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Ely and 59.9% in Girton. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Ely versus 56.5% in Girton. Ely has a population of 19,185 and Girton has 4,384.
| Indicator | Ely | Girton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,185 | 4,384 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,962 | £37,695 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 56.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 51.8% |
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