Ely vs Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ely is about 22% cheaper on average. Ely has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ely edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ely
£394,089
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
£503,650
Crime Rate
Ely
45.3
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
45.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ely
100.0%
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ely
400.6
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
430.7
EPC Rating
Ely
71.2
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
71
Median Income
Ely
£31,962
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
£31,725
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Ely is £394,089, which is 22% less than Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) at £503,650. The most affordable entry point in Ely is a flat at £220,262, while in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) it is a flat at £247,269.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) (£622,104 vs £492,385).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ely prices grew faster — 30% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Ely (45.3 per 1,000) compared to Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) (45.6 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Ely is violent-crime, while in Haddenham (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 EnglandEly has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Ely has 5 schools in total, while Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has 1.
Ely School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ely | Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) offers faster average downloads at 430.7 Mbps, compared to 400.6 Mbps in Ely. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.2% of premises in Ely and 93.2% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Ely and 83.9% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire).
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (431 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ely are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Ely and £1,241 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). 64.2% of homes in Ely have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire).
Ely has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,962 in Ely and £31,725 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). The median age is 44.5 in Ely and 46.2 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Ely and 57.3% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Ely versus 67.3% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire).
| Indicator | Ely | Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,185 | 3,050 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,962 | £31,725 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 25.8% |
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