Girton vs Great Shelford and Stapleford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf 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.
| Metric | Girton | Great Shelford and Stapleford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Girton | Great Shelford and Stapleford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,384 | 6,159 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £37,695 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 56.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 51.8% |
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