Fenstanton vs Great Shelford and Stapleford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFenstanton 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.
| Metric | Fenstanton | Great Shelford and Stapleford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Fenstanton | Great Shelford and Stapleford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,015 | 6,159 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,738.2 | £37,695 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 56.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 51.8% |
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