Fulbourn vs Histon and Impington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Histon And Impington offers lower property prices by roughly 66%. Fulbourn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fulbourn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fulbourn
£745,143
Histon and Impington
£448,007
Crime Rate
Fulbourn
45.8
Histon and Impington
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fulbourn
100.0%
Histon and Impington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fulbourn
263.4
Histon and Impington
475.4
EPC Rating
Fulbourn
73.9
Histon and Impington
73.9
Median Income
Fulbourn
£37,200
Histon and Impington
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Histon And Impington is £448,007, which is 66% less than Fulbourn at £745,143. The most affordable entry point in Fulbourn is a flat at £166,000, while in Histon And Impington it is a flat at £233,032.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Histon And Impington (£233,032 vs £166,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fulbourn prices grew faster — 60% vs -15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 45.8 offences per 1,000 people, Fulbourn is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Histon And Impington's 45.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Fulbourn is violent-crime, while in Histon And Impington 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 Histon And Impington. Fulbourn has 1 schools in total, while Histon And Impington has 3.
Fulbourn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Histon and Impington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fulbourn | Histon and Impington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Histon And Impington offers faster average downloads at 475.4 Mbps, compared to 263.4 Mbps in Fulbourn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.3% of premises in Fulbourn and 98.2% in Histon And Impington. Gigabit availability stands at 44% in Fulbourn and 93% in Histon And Impington.
Histon And Impington is the faster of the two by 80% on average download speed (475 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 Histon And Impington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Fulbourn and £1,068 in Histon And Impington. 72.1% of homes in Fulbourn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Histon And Impington.
Histon And Impington 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 Histon And Impington and £37,200 in Fulbourn. The median age is 41.9 in Fulbourn and 40.5 in Histon And Impington. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Fulbourn and 59.9% in Histon And Impington. Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Fulbourn versus 56.5% in Histon And Impington.
| Indicator | Fulbourn | Histon and Impington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,737 | 7,781 |
| 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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