Fenstanton vs Girton

At £391,405, Fenstanton undercuts Girton (£636,766) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Fenstanton is a flat at £185,000, while in Girton it is a flat at £283,200.

Residents of Girton 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 Girton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 1 schools in Fenstanton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Girton, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Girton averages 443.5 Mbps – ahead of Fenstanton's 366.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Fenstanton and 97.2% in Girton. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Fenstanton and 86.1% in Girton.

→Girton is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (444 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Girton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Fenstanton averages 72.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Fenstanton and £1,068 in Girton. 69.5% of homes in Fenstanton 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 69.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,695 in Girton and £33,738.2 in Fenstanton. The median age is 44.1 in Fenstanton and 40.5 in Girton. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Fenstanton versus 56.5% in Girton. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Fenstanton and 59.9% in Girton.

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