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Godmanchester vs Hemingford Grey

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Godmanchester wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Hemingford Grey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Godmanchester edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Godmanchester

£350,709

Hemingford Grey

£547,737

Crime Rate

Godmanchester

57.3

Hemingford Grey

57.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Godmanchester

100.0%

Hemingford Grey

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Godmanchester

420.4

Hemingford Grey

366.2

EPC Rating

Godmanchester

72.6

Hemingford Grey

72.6

Median Income

Godmanchester

£33,215

Hemingford Grey

£33,215

At £350,709, Godmanchester undercuts Hemingford Grey (£547,737) by around 36% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Godmanchester is a flat at £172,605, while in Hemingford Grey it is a terraced at £330,208.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Hemingford Grey (£382,500 vs £172,605).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Hemingford Grey prices grew faster — 31% vs -17%.

Residents of Hemingford Grey experience less crime overall, with a rate of 57.2 per 1,000 versus 57.3 per 1,000 in Godmanchester. The most common crime category in Godmanchester 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.

Of the 3 schools in Godmanchester, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hemingford Grey, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Godmanchester School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 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.

MetricGodmanchesterHemingford Grey
Total Schools31
Primary31
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Godmanchester averages 420.4 Mbps – ahead of Hemingford Grey's 366.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Godmanchester and 90.4% in Hemingford Grey. Gigabit availability stands at 78.9% in Godmanchester and 68.5% in Hemingford Grey.

Godmanchester is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (420 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Godmanchester leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Hemingford Grey averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Godmanchester and £1,162 in Hemingford Grey. 70.1% of homes in Godmanchester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.1% in Hemingford Grey.

Godmanchester has more energy-efficient housing — 70.1% reach band C or above, vs 70.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,215 in Godmanchester and £33,215 in Hemingford Grey. The median age is 44.2 in Godmanchester and 44.2 in Hemingford Grey. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Godmanchester versus 69% in Hemingford Grey. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Godmanchester and 61.6% in Hemingford Grey.

IndicatorGodmanchesterHemingford Grey
Population7,7143,372
Median Age44.244.2
Median Household Income£33,215£33,215
Employment Rate61.6%61.6%
Owner Occupied69%69%
Degree-Level Qualified33.4%33.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Godmanchester and Hemingford Grey?
Godmanchester and Hemingford Grey are approximately 3.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Godmanchester or Hemingford Grey?
Godmanchester is cheaper, with an average house price of £350,709.
Is Godmanchester or Hemingford Grey safer?
Hemingford Grey has the lower crime rate at 57.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Godmanchester or Hemingford Grey?
Godmanchester has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Godmanchester or Hemingford Grey?
Godmanchester has faster average broadband at 420.4 Mbps.

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