Fulbourn vs Girton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Girton offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Fulbourn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fulbourn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fulbourn
£745,143
Girton
£636,766
Crime Rate
Fulbourn
45.8
Girton
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fulbourn
100.0%
Girton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fulbourn
263.4
Girton
443.5
EPC Rating
Fulbourn
73.9
Girton
73.9
Median Income
Fulbourn
£37,200
Girton
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Girton is £636,766, which is 17% less than Fulbourn at £745,143. The most affordable entry point in Fulbourn is a flat at £166,000, while in Girton it is a flat at £283,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Girton (£283,200 vs £166,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fulbourn prices grew faster — 60% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Fulbourn (45.8 per 1,000) compared to Girton (45.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Fulbourn is violent-crime, while in Girton 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 EnglandFulbourn has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Girton. Fulbourn has 1 schools in total, while Girton has 1.
Fulbourn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Girton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fulbourn | Girton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Girton offers faster average downloads at 443.5 Mbps, compared to 263.4 Mbps in Fulbourn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.3% of premises in Fulbourn and 97.2% in Girton. Gigabit availability stands at 44% in Fulbourn and 86.1% in Girton.
Girton is the faster of the two by 68% on average download speed (444 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fulbourn are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 73.9 (band C) in Girton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Fulbourn and £1,068 in Girton. 72.1% of homes in Fulbourn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Girton.
Girton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 72.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Girton and £37,200 in Fulbourn. The median age is 41.9 in Fulbourn and 40.5 in Girton. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Fulbourn and 59.9% in Girton. Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Fulbourn versus 56.5% in Girton.
| Indicator | Fulbourn | Girton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,737 | 4,384 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,200 | £37,695 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 56.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 46.7% | 51.8% |
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