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Fenstanton vs Hemingford Grey

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Fenstanton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. Hemingford Grey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fenstanton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Fenstanton

£391,405

Hemingford Grey

£547,737

Crime Rate

Fenstanton

58.0

Hemingford Grey

57.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Fenstanton

100.0%

Hemingford Grey

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Fenstanton

366.2

Hemingford Grey

366.2

EPC Rating

Fenstanton

72.8

Hemingford Grey

72.6

Median Income

Fenstanton

£33,738

Hemingford Grey

£33,215

At £391,405, Fenstanton undercuts Hemingford Grey (£547,737) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Fenstanton is a flat at £185,000, while in Hemingford Grey it is a terraced at £330,208.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Hemingford Grey (£382,500 vs £185,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

Hemingford Grey has a crime rate of 57.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Fenstanton at 58 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Fenstanton is violent-crime, while in Hemingford Grey 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 Hemingford Grey, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Fenstanton School Inspection Breakdown

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

Hemingford Grey School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricFenstantonHemingford Grey
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Fenstanton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (366 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Fenstanton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.8 (C), while Hemingford Grey averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Fenstanton and £1,162 in Hemingford Grey. 69.5% of homes in Fenstanton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.1% in Hemingford Grey.

Hemingford Grey 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 Hemingford Grey. The median age is 44.1 in Fenstanton and 44.2 in Hemingford Grey. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Fenstanton versus 69% in Hemingford Grey. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Fenstanton and 61.6% in Hemingford Grey.

IndicatorFenstantonHemingford Grey
Population3,0153,372
Median Age44.144.2
Median Household Income£33,738.2£33,215
Employment Rate60.8%61.6%
Owner Occupied67.1%69%
Degree-Level Qualified34%33.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Fenstanton and Hemingford Grey?
Fenstanton and Hemingford Grey are approximately 1.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Fenstanton or Hemingford Grey?
Fenstanton is cheaper, with an average house price of £391,405.
Is Fenstanton or Hemingford Grey safer?
Hemingford Grey has the lower crime rate at 57.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Fenstanton or Hemingford Grey?
Fenstanton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Fenstanton or Hemingford Grey?
Fenstanton has faster average broadband at 366.2 Mbps.

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