Fulbourn vs Great Shelford and Stapleford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Great Shelford And Stapleford wins on house prices with a 58% gap. Fulbourn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fulbourn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fulbourn
£745,143
Great Shelford and Stapleford
£472,328
Crime Rate
Fulbourn
45.8
Great Shelford and Stapleford
45.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fulbourn
100.0%
Great Shelford and Stapleford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fulbourn
263.4
Great Shelford and Stapleford
386.5
EPC Rating
Fulbourn
73.9
Great Shelford and Stapleford
73.9
Median Income
Fulbourn
£37,200
Great Shelford and Stapleford
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Fulbourn commands an average of £745,143, compared with £472,328 in Great Shelford And Stapleford – a difference of 58%. The most affordable entry point in Fulbourn is a flat at £166,000, while in Great Shelford And Stapleford it is a terraced at £190,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 55% pricier in Fulbourn (£446,884 vs £288,618).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fulbourn prices grew faster — 60% vs 53%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Fulbourn experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.8 per 1,000 versus 45.9 per 1,000 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. The most common crime category in Fulbourn is violent-crime, while in Great Shelford And Stapleford 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 Fulbourn, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. There are 1 schools in Fulbourn and 2 in Great Shelford And Stapleford.
Fulbourn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Shelford and Stapleford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fulbourn | Great Shelford and Stapleford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 386.5 Mbps in Great Shelford And Stapleford and 263.4 Mbps in Fulbourn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.3% of premises in Fulbourn and 95.4% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Gigabit availability stands at 44% in Fulbourn and 73.7% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.
Great Shelford And Stapleford is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (387 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fulbourn leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Great Shelford And Stapleford averages 73.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Fulbourn and £1,068 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. 72.1% of homes in Fulbourn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.
Great Shelford And Stapleford 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 Great Shelford And Stapleford and £37,200 in Fulbourn. The median age is 41.9 in Fulbourn and 40.5 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Fulbourn versus 56.5% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Fulbourn and 59.9% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.
| Indicator | Fulbourn | Great Shelford and Stapleford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,737 | 6,159 |
| 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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