Fenstanton vs Ramsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Ramsey is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Ramsey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fenstanton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fenstanton
£391,405
Ramsey
£286,314
Crime Rate
Fenstanton
58.0
Ramsey
57.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fenstanton
100.0%
Ramsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fenstanton
366.2
Ramsey
420.6
EPC Rating
Fenstanton
72.8
Ramsey
72.8
Median Income
Fenstanton
£33,738
Ramsey
£32,563
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Fenstanton commands an average of £391,405, compared with £286,314 in Ramsey – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Fenstanton is a flat at £185,000, while in Ramsey it is a flat at £114,722.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 61% pricier in Fenstanton (£185,000 vs £114,722).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ramsey prices grew faster — 36% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandRamsey has a crime rate of 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2% lower than Fenstanton at 58 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Fenstanton is violent-crime, while in Ramsey 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Fenstanton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Ramsey. There are 1 schools in Fenstanton and 3 in Ramsey.
Fenstanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ramsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fenstanton | Ramsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 420.6 Mbps in Ramsey and 366.2 Mbps in Fenstanton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Fenstanton and 95.6% in Ramsey. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Fenstanton and 81.8% in Ramsey.
Ramsey is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (421 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fenstanton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.8 (C), while Ramsey averages 72.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Fenstanton and £1,140 in Ramsey. 69.5% of homes in Fenstanton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.9% in Ramsey.
Fenstanton has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,738.2 in Fenstanton and £32,563 in Ramsey. The median age is 44.1 in Fenstanton and 45 in Ramsey. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Fenstanton versus 67.9% in Ramsey. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Fenstanton and 58.5% in Ramsey.
| Indicator | Fenstanton | Ramsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,015 | 5,727 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £33,738.2 | £32,563 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 26.2% |
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