Fenstanton vs Hemingford Grey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandHemingford 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf 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.
| Metric | Fenstanton | Hemingford Grey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Fenstanton | Hemingford Grey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,015 | 3,372 |
| 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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