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Fenstanton vs Great Shelford and Stapleford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Fenstanton offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Great Shelford And Stapleford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fenstanton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Fenstanton

£391,405

Great Shelford and Stapleford

£472,328

Crime Rate

Fenstanton

58.0

Great Shelford and Stapleford

45.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Fenstanton

100.0%

Great Shelford and Stapleford

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Fenstanton

366.2

Great Shelford and Stapleford

386.5

EPC Rating

Fenstanton

72.8

Great Shelford and Stapleford

73.9

Median Income

Fenstanton

£33,738

Great Shelford and Stapleford

£37,695

The average house price in Fenstanton is £391,405, which is 17% less than Great Shelford And Stapleford at £472,328. The most affordable entry point in Fenstanton is a flat at £185,000, while in Great Shelford And Stapleford it is a terraced at £190,208.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 44% pricier in Fenstanton (£273,333 vs £190,208).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Great Shelford And Stapleford prices grew faster — 53% vs 31%.

With 45.9 offences per 1,000 people, Great Shelford And Stapleford is the safer of the two – 26% lower than Fenstanton's 58 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Fenstanton is violent-crime, while in Great Shelford And Stapleford it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Fenstanton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Fenstanton has 1 schools in total, while Great Shelford And Stapleford has 2.

Fenstanton School Inspection Breakdown

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

Great Shelford and Stapleford School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricFenstantonGreat Shelford and Stapleford
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Great Shelford And Stapleford offers faster average downloads at 386.5 Mbps, compared to 366.2 Mbps in Fenstanton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Fenstanton and 95.4% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Fenstanton and 73.7% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.

Great Shelford And Stapleford is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (387 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Great Shelford And Stapleford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 72.8 (band C) in Fenstanton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Fenstanton and £1,068 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. 69.5% of homes in Fenstanton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.

Great Shelford And Stapleford 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 Great Shelford And Stapleford and £33,738.2 in Fenstanton. The median age is 44.1 in Fenstanton and 40.5 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Fenstanton and 59.9% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Fenstanton versus 56.5% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.

IndicatorFenstantonGreat Shelford and Stapleford
Population3,0156,159
Median Age44.140.5
Median Household Income£33,738.2£37,695
Employment Rate60.8%59.9%
Owner Occupied67.1%56.5%
Degree-Level Qualified34%51.8%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Fenstanton and Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Fenstanton and Great Shelford And Stapleford are approximately 13.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Fenstanton or Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Fenstanton is cheaper, with an average house price of £391,405.
Is Fenstanton or Great Shelford And Stapleford safer?
Great Shelford And Stapleford has the lower crime rate at 45.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Fenstanton or Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Fenstanton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Fenstanton or Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Great Shelford And Stapleford has faster average broadband at 386.5 Mbps.

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