Fulbourn vs Red Lodge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Red Lodge offers lower property prices by roughly 161%. For families, Fulbourn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fulbourn
£745,143
Red Lodge
£285,052
Crime Rate
Fulbourn
45.8
Red Lodge
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fulbourn
100.0%
Red Lodge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fulbourn
263.4
Red Lodge
312.8
EPC Rating
Fulbourn
73.9
Red Lodge
71.2
Median Income
Fulbourn
£37,200
Red Lodge
£31,962
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Red Lodge is £285,052, which is 161% less than Fulbourn at £745,143. The most affordable entry point in Fulbourn is a flat at £166,000, while in Red Lodge it is a flat at £177,604.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 96% pricier in Fulbourn (£720,664 vs £368,006).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fulbourn prices grew faster — 60% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Fulbourn and Red Lodge 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 Red Lodge. Fulbourn has 1 schools in total, while Red Lodge has 1.
Fulbourn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Red Lodge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fulbourn | Red Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Red Lodge offers faster average downloads at 312.8 Mbps, compared to 263.4 Mbps in Fulbourn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.3% of premises in Fulbourn and 92% in Red Lodge. Gigabit availability stands at 44% in Fulbourn and 54% in Red Lodge.
Red Lodge is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (313 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 71.2 (band C) in Red Lodge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Fulbourn and £1,224 in Red Lodge. 72.1% of homes in Fulbourn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Red Lodge.
Fulbourn has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,200 in Fulbourn and £31,962 in Red Lodge. The median age is 41.9 in Fulbourn and 44.5 in Red Lodge. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Fulbourn and 61.5% in Red Lodge. Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Fulbourn versus 64.1% in Red Lodge.
| Indicator | Fulbourn | Red Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,737 | 5,771 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,200 | £31,962 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 46.7% | 31.8% |
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