Fenstanton vs Godmanchester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Godmanchester is about 12% cheaper on average. Godmanchester has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fenstanton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fenstanton
£391,405
Godmanchester
£350,709
Crime Rate
Fenstanton
58.0
Godmanchester
57.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fenstanton
100.0%
Godmanchester
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fenstanton
366.2
Godmanchester
420.4
EPC Rating
Fenstanton
72.8
Godmanchester
72.6
Median Income
Fenstanton
£33,738
Godmanchester
£33,215
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Godmanchester is £350,709, which is 12% less than Fenstanton at £391,405. The most affordable entry point in Fenstanton is a flat at £185,000, while in Godmanchester it is a flat at £172,605.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Fenstanton (£273,333 vs £241,135).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fenstanton prices grew faster — 31% vs -17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Godmanchester (57.3 per 1,000) compared to Fenstanton (58 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Fenstanton is violent-crime, while in Godmanchester 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 EnglandFenstanton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Godmanchester. Fenstanton has 1 schools in total, while Godmanchester has 3.
Fenstanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Godmanchester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fenstanton | Godmanchester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Godmanchester offers faster average downloads at 420.4 Mbps, compared to 366.2 Mbps in Fenstanton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Fenstanton and 97.8% in Godmanchester. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Fenstanton and 78.9% in Godmanchester.
Godmanchester is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (420 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fenstanton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.8 (band C) versus 72.6 (band C) in Godmanchester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Fenstanton and £1,162 in Godmanchester. 69.5% of homes in Fenstanton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.1% in Godmanchester.
Godmanchester has more energy-efficient housing — 70.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,738.2 in Fenstanton and £33,215 in Godmanchester. The median age is 44.1 in Fenstanton and 44.2 in Godmanchester. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Fenstanton and 61.6% in Godmanchester. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Fenstanton versus 69% in Godmanchester.
| Indicator | Fenstanton | Godmanchester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,015 | 7,714 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,738.2 | £33,215 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 33.4% |
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