Fulbourn vs Linton (South Cambridgeshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Linton (south Cambridgeshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 60% lower. Linton (south Cambridgeshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fulbourn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fulbourn
£745,143
Linton (South Cambridgeshire)
£464,638
Crime Rate
Fulbourn
45.8
Linton (South Cambridgeshire)
45.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fulbourn
100.0%
Linton (South Cambridgeshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fulbourn
263.4
Linton (South Cambridgeshire)
473.9
EPC Rating
Fulbourn
73.9
Linton (South Cambridgeshire)
73.9
Median Income
Fulbourn
£37,200
Linton (South Cambridgeshire)
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £464,638, Linton (south Cambridgeshire) undercuts Fulbourn (£745,143) by around 60% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Fulbourn is a flat at £166,000, while in Linton (south Cambridgeshire) it is a flat at £224,640.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 33% pricier in Fulbourn (£446,884 vs £336,253).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fulbourn prices grew faster — 60% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandLinton (south Cambridgeshire) has a crime rate of 45.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Fulbourn at 45.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Fulbourn is violent-crime, while in Linton (south Cambridgeshire) 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 EnglandOf the 1 schools in Fulbourn, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Linton (south Cambridgeshire), which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Fulbourn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Linton (South Cambridgeshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fulbourn | Linton (South Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Linton (south Cambridgeshire) averages 473.9 Mbps – ahead of Fulbourn's 263.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.3% of premises in Fulbourn and 99.3% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). Gigabit availability stands at 44% in Fulbourn and 92.9% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire).
Linton (south Cambridgeshire) is the faster of the two by 80% on average download speed (474 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Fulbourn, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 73.9 (band C) in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Fulbourn and £1,068 in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). 72.1% of homes in Fulbourn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire).
Linton (south Cambridgeshire) 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 Linton (south Cambridgeshire) and £37,200 in Fulbourn. The median age is 41.9 in Fulbourn and 40.5 in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Fulbourn and 59.9% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Fulbourn versus 56.5% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). Fulbourn has a population of 3,737 and Linton (south Cambridgeshire) has 4,452.
| Indicator | Fulbourn | Linton (South Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,737 | 4,452 |
| 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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