Fulbourn vs Haverhill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Haverhill is about 143% cheaper on average. For families, Fulbourn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fulbourn
£745,143
Haverhill
£307,087
Crime Rate
Fulbourn
45.8
Haverhill
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fulbourn
100.0%
Haverhill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fulbourn
263.4
Haverhill
375.7
EPC Rating
Fulbourn
73.9
Haverhill
70.3
Median Income
Fulbourn
£37,200
Haverhill
£33,326
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Haverhill is £307,087, which is 143% less than Fulbourn at £745,143. The most affordable entry point in Fulbourn is a flat at £166,000, while in Haverhill it is a flat at £162,906.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 72% pricier in Fulbourn (£720,664 vs £418,986).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fulbourn prices grew faster — 60% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Fulbourn and Haverhill at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFulbourn has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Haverhill. Fulbourn has 1 schools in total, while Haverhill has 9.
Fulbourn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haverhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fulbourn | Haverhill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Haverhill offers faster average downloads at 375.7 Mbps, compared to 263.4 Mbps in Fulbourn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.3% of premises in Fulbourn and 97.6% in Haverhill. Gigabit availability stands at 44% in Fulbourn and 70.4% in Haverhill.
Haverhill is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (376 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 70.3 (band C) in Haverhill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Fulbourn and £1,230 in Haverhill. 72.1% of homes in Fulbourn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Haverhill.
Fulbourn has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,200 in Fulbourn and £33,326 in Haverhill. The median age is 41.9 in Fulbourn and 44.2 in Haverhill. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Fulbourn and 60.4% in Haverhill. Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Fulbourn versus 64% in Haverhill.
| Indicator | Fulbourn | Haverhill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,737 | 26,704 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,200 | £33,326 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 46.7% | 27.1% |
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