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Godmanchester vs Huntingdon

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Godmanchester offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Huntingdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Godmanchester edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Godmanchester

£350,709

Huntingdon

£362,938

Crime Rate

Godmanchester

57.3

Huntingdon

57.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Godmanchester

100.0%

Huntingdon

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Godmanchester

420.4

Huntingdon

420.4

EPC Rating

Godmanchester

72.6

Huntingdon

72.6

Median Income

Godmanchester

£33,215

Huntingdon

£33,215

The average house price in Godmanchester is £350,709, which is 3% less than Huntingdon at £362,938. The most affordable entry point in Godmanchester is a flat at £172,605, while in Huntingdon it is a flat at £155,912.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Godmanchester (£333,197 vs £290,574).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Huntingdon prices grew faster — 33% vs -17%.

Crime is lower in Huntingdon (57.2 per 1,000) compared to Godmanchester (57.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Godmanchester is violent-crime, while in Huntingdon it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Godmanchester has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Huntingdon. Godmanchester has 3 schools in total, while Huntingdon has 9.

Godmanchester School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Huntingdon School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricGodmanchesterHuntingdon
Total Schools39
Primary37
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Godmanchester offers faster average downloads at 420.4 Mbps, compared to 420.4 Mbps in Huntingdon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Godmanchester and 97.8% in Huntingdon. Gigabit availability stands at 78.9% in Godmanchester and 78.9% in Huntingdon.

Godmanchester is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (420 vs 420 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Godmanchester are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 72.6 (band C) in Huntingdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Godmanchester and £1,162 in Huntingdon. 70.1% of homes in Godmanchester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.1% in Huntingdon.

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 Huntingdon. The median age is 44.2 in Godmanchester and 44.2 in Huntingdon. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Godmanchester and 61.6% in Huntingdon. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Godmanchester versus 69% in Huntingdon.

IndicatorGodmanchesterHuntingdon
Population7,71425,416
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 Huntingdon?
Godmanchester and Huntingdon are approximately 1.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Godmanchester or Huntingdon?
Godmanchester is cheaper, with an average house price of £350,709.
Is Godmanchester or Huntingdon safer?
Huntingdon has the lower crime rate at 57.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Godmanchester or Huntingdon?
Godmanchester has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Godmanchester or Huntingdon?
Godmanchester has faster average broadband at 420.4 Mbps.

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