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Fulbourn vs Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) wins on house prices with a 48% gap. Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fulbourn edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Fulbourn

£745,143

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

£503,650

Crime Rate

Fulbourn

45.8

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

45.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Fulbourn

100.0%

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Fulbourn

263.4

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

430.7

EPC Rating

Fulbourn

73.9

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

71

Median Income

Fulbourn

£37,200

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

£31,725

At £503,650, Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) undercuts Fulbourn (£745,143) by around 48% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Fulbourn is a flat at £166,000, while in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) it is a flat at £247,269.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) (£247,269 vs £166,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Fulbourn prices grew faster — 60% vs 17%.

Residents of Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.6 per 1,000 versus 45.8 per 1,000 in Fulbourn. The most common crime category in Fulbourn is violent-crime, while in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 1 schools in Fulbourn, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Fulbourn School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricFulbournHaddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) averages 430.7 Mbps – ahead of Fulbourn's 263.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.3% of premises in Fulbourn and 93.2% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Gigabit availability stands at 44% in Fulbourn and 83.9% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire).

Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) is the faster of the two by 64% on average download speed (431 vs 263 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Fulbourn leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Fulbourn and £1,241 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). 72.1% of homes in Fulbourn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire).

Fulbourn has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,200 in Fulbourn and £31,725 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). The median age is 41.9 in Fulbourn and 46.2 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Fulbourn versus 67.3% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Fulbourn and 57.3% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire).

IndicatorFulbournHaddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
Population3,7373,050
Median Age41.946.2
Median Household Income£37,200£31,725
Employment Rate60.6%57.3%
Owner Occupied61.2%67.3%
Degree-Level Qualified46.7%25.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Fulbourn and Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire)?
Fulbourn and Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) are approximately 12.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Fulbourn or Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire)?
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £503,650.
Is Fulbourn or Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) safer?
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has the lower crime rate at 45.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Fulbourn or Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire)?
Fulbourn has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Fulbourn or Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire)?
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has faster average broadband at 430.7 Mbps.

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