Fenstanton vs Sawtry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Sawtry is about 26% cheaper on average. Sawtry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fenstanton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fenstanton
£391,405
Sawtry
£310,046
Crime Rate
Fenstanton
58.0
Sawtry
57.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fenstanton
100.0%
Sawtry
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fenstanton
366.2
Sawtry
366.2
EPC Rating
Fenstanton
72.8
Sawtry
72.8
Median Income
Fenstanton
£33,738
Sawtry
£33,738
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Sawtry is £310,046, which is 26% less than Fenstanton at £391,405. The most affordable entry point in Fenstanton is a flat at £185,000, while in Sawtry it is a terraced at £228,569.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Fenstanton (£499,167 vs £382,539).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sawtry prices grew faster — 36% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 57.2 offences per 1,000 people, Sawtry is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Fenstanton's 58 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Fenstanton is violent-crime, while in Sawtry 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 Sawtry. Fenstanton has 1 schools in total, while Sawtry has 3.
Fenstanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fenstanton | Sawtry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fenstanton offers faster average downloads at 366.2 Mbps, compared to 366.2 Mbps in Sawtry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Fenstanton and 90.4% in Sawtry. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Fenstanton and 68.5% in Sawtry.
Fenstanton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (366 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fenstanton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.8 (band C) versus 72.8 (band C) in Sawtry. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Fenstanton and £1,145 in Sawtry. 69.5% of homes in Fenstanton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.5% in Sawtry.
Fenstanton has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 69.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,738.2 in Fenstanton and £33,738.2 in Sawtry. The median age is 44.1 in Fenstanton and 44.1 in Sawtry. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Fenstanton and 60.8% in Sawtry. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Fenstanton versus 67.1% in Sawtry.
| Indicator | Fenstanton | Sawtry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,015 | 5,870 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £33,738.2 | £33,738.2 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 34% |
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