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Fenstanton vs Fulbourn

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Fenstanton wins on house prices with a 47% gap. Fulbourn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fenstanton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Fenstanton

£391,405

Fulbourn

£745,143

Crime Rate

Fenstanton

58.0

Fulbourn

45.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Fenstanton

100.0%

Fulbourn

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Fenstanton

366.2

Fulbourn

263.4

EPC Rating

Fenstanton

72.8

Fulbourn

73.9

Median Income

Fenstanton

£33,738

Fulbourn

£37,200

Property in Fulbourn commands an average of £745,143, compared with £391,405 in Fenstanton – a difference of 47%. The most affordable entry point in Fenstanton is a flat at £185,000, while in Fulbourn it is a flat at £166,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Fulbourn (£720,664 vs £499,167).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Fulbourn prices grew faster — 60% vs 31%.

Residents of Fulbourn experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.8 per 1,000 versus 58 per 1,000 in Fenstanton. The most common crime category in Fenstanton is violent-crime, while in Fulbourn it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Fenstanton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Fulbourn. There are 1 schools in Fenstanton and 1 in Fulbourn.

Fenstanton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Fulbourn School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricFenstantonFulbourn
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 366.2 Mbps in Fenstanton and 263.4 Mbps in Fulbourn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Fenstanton and 92.3% in Fulbourn. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Fenstanton and 44% in Fulbourn.

Fenstanton is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (366 vs 263 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Fulbourn, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 72.8 (band C) in Fenstanton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Fenstanton and £1,126 in Fulbourn. 69.5% of homes in Fenstanton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Fulbourn.

Fulbourn has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,200 in Fulbourn and £33,738.2 in Fenstanton. The median age is 44.1 in Fenstanton and 41.9 in Fulbourn. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Fenstanton and 60.6% in Fulbourn. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Fenstanton versus 61.2% in Fulbourn. Fenstanton has a population of 3,015 and Fulbourn has 3,737.

IndicatorFenstantonFulbourn
Population3,0153,737
Median Age44.141.9
Median Household Income£33,738.2£37,200
Employment Rate60.8%60.6%
Owner Occupied67.1%61.2%
Degree-Level Qualified34%46.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Fenstanton and Fulbourn?
Fenstanton and Fulbourn are approximately 14.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Fenstanton or Fulbourn?
Fenstanton is cheaper, with an average house price of £391,405.
Is Fenstanton or Fulbourn safer?
Fulbourn has the lower crime rate at 45.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Fenstanton or Fulbourn?
Fenstanton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Fenstanton or Fulbourn?
Fenstanton has faster average broadband at 366.2 Mbps.

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