Girton vs Hemingford Grey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hemingford Grey offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Girton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Girton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Girton
£636,766
Hemingford Grey
£547,737
Crime Rate
Girton
45.8
Hemingford Grey
57.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Girton
100.0%
Hemingford Grey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Girton
443.5
Hemingford Grey
366.2
EPC Rating
Girton
73.9
Hemingford Grey
72.6
Median Income
Girton
£37,695
Hemingford Grey
£33,215
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Hemingford Grey is £547,737, which is 16% less than Girton at £636,766. The most affordable entry point in Girton is a flat at £283,200, while in Hemingford Grey it is a terraced at £330,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 80% pricier in Girton (£682,519 vs £379,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Girton prices grew faster — 34% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Girton (45.8 per 1,000) compared to Hemingford Grey (57.2 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Girton is violent-crime, while in Hemingford Grey 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 EnglandGirton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Hemingford Grey. Girton has 1 schools in total, while Hemingford Grey has 1.
Girton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hemingford Grey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Girton | Hemingford Grey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Girton offers faster average downloads at 443.5 Mbps, compared to 366.2 Mbps in Hemingford Grey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Girton and 90.4% in Hemingford Grey. Gigabit availability stands at 86.1% in Girton and 68.5% in Hemingford Grey.
Girton is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (444 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Girton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 72.6 (band C) in Hemingford Grey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Girton and £1,162 in Hemingford Grey. 72.6% of homes in Girton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.1% in Hemingford Grey.
Girton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 70.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Girton and £33,215 in Hemingford Grey. The median age is 40.5 in Girton and 44.2 in Hemingford Grey. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Girton and 61.6% in Hemingford Grey. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Girton versus 69% in Hemingford Grey.
| Indicator | Girton | Hemingford Grey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,384 | 3,372 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £33,215 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 33.4% |
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