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Girton vs Great Shelford and Stapleford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Great Shelford And Stapleford wins on house prices with a 35% gap. Girton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Girton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Girton

£636,766

Great Shelford and Stapleford

£472,328

Crime Rate

Girton

45.8

Great Shelford and Stapleford

45.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Girton

100.0%

Great Shelford and Stapleford

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Girton

443.5

Great Shelford and Stapleford

386.5

EPC Rating

Girton

73.9

Great Shelford and Stapleford

73.9

Median Income

Girton

£37,695

Great Shelford and Stapleford

£37,695

At £472,328, Great Shelford And Stapleford undercuts Girton (£636,766) by around 35% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Girton is a flat at £283,200, while in Great Shelford And Stapleford it is a terraced at £190,208.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 136% pricier in Girton (£682,519 vs £288,618).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Great Shelford And Stapleford prices grew faster — 53% vs 34%.

Residents of Girton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.8 per 1,000 versus 45.9 per 1,000 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. The most common crime category in Girton is violent-crime, while in Great Shelford And Stapleford 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 Girton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Great Shelford And Stapleford, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Girton School Inspection Breakdown

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

Great Shelford and Stapleford School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricGirtonGreat Shelford and Stapleford
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Girton averages 443.5 Mbps – ahead of Great Shelford And Stapleford's 386.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Girton and 95.4% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Gigabit availability stands at 86.1% in Girton and 73.7% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.

Girton is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (444 vs 387 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Girton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Great Shelford And Stapleford averages 73.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Girton and £1,068 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. 72.6% of homes in Girton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.

Girton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 72.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,695 in Girton and £37,695 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. The median age is 40.5 in Girton and 40.5 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Girton versus 56.5% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Girton and 59.9% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.

IndicatorGirtonGreat Shelford and Stapleford
Population4,3846,159
Median Age40.540.5
Median Household Income£37,695£37,695
Employment Rate59.9%59.9%
Owner Occupied56.5%56.5%
Degree-Level Qualified51.8%51.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Girton and Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Girton and Great Shelford And Stapleford are approximately 6.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Girton or Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Great Shelford And Stapleford is cheaper, with an average house price of £472,328.
Is Girton or Great Shelford And Stapleford safer?
Girton has the lower crime rate at 45.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Girton or Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Girton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Girton or Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Girton has faster average broadband at 443.5 Mbps.

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