Girton vs Linton (South Cambridgeshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Linton (south Cambridgeshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Linton (south Cambridgeshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Girton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Girton
£636,766
Linton (South Cambridgeshire)
£464,638
Crime Rate
Girton
45.8
Linton (South Cambridgeshire)
45.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Girton
100.0%
Linton (South Cambridgeshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Girton
443.5
Linton (South Cambridgeshire)
473.9
EPC Rating
Girton
73.9
Linton (South Cambridgeshire)
73.9
Median Income
Girton
£37,695
Linton (South Cambridgeshire)
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Girton commands an average of £636,766, compared with £464,638 in Linton (south Cambridgeshire) – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Girton is a flat at £283,200, while in Linton (south Cambridgeshire) it is a flat at £224,640.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 103% pricier in Girton (£682,519 vs £336,253).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Girton prices grew faster — 34% 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 Girton at 45.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Girton 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Girton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). There are 1 schools in Girton and 3 in Linton (south Cambridgeshire).
Girton 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 | Girton | Linton (South Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 473.9 Mbps in Linton (south Cambridgeshire) and 443.5 Mbps in Girton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Girton and 99.3% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). Gigabit availability stands at 86.1% in Girton and 92.9% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire).
Linton (south Cambridgeshire) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (474 vs 444 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Girton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Linton (south Cambridgeshire) averages 73.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Girton and £1,068 in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). 72.6% of homes in Girton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire).
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 Linton (south Cambridgeshire). The median age is 40.5 in Girton and 40.5 in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Girton versus 56.5% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Girton and 59.9% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire).
| Indicator | Girton | Linton (South Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,384 | 4,452 |
| 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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