Great Shelford and Stapleford vs Histon and Impington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Histon And Impington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Histon And Impington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Great Shelford And Stapleford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Great Shelford and Stapleford
£472,328
Histon and Impington
£448,007
Crime Rate
Great Shelford and Stapleford
45.9
Histon and Impington
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Shelford and Stapleford
100.0%
Histon and Impington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Great Shelford and Stapleford
386.5
Histon and Impington
475.4
EPC Rating
Great Shelford and Stapleford
73.9
Histon and Impington
73.9
Median Income
Great Shelford and Stapleford
£37,695
Histon and Impington
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Great Shelford And Stapleford commands an average of £472,328, compared with £448,007 in Histon And Impington – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Great Shelford And Stapleford is a terraced at £190,208, while in Histon And Impington it is a flat at £233,032.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Histon And Impington (£353,511 vs £190,208).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Shelford And Stapleford prices grew faster — 53% vs -15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandHiston And Impington has a crime rate of 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Great Shelford And Stapleford at 45.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Great Shelford And Stapleford is violent-crime, while in Histon And Impington 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 Great Shelford And Stapleford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Histon And Impington. There are 2 schools in Great Shelford And Stapleford and 3 in Histon And Impington.
Great Shelford and Stapleford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Histon and Impington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Great Shelford and Stapleford | Histon and Impington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 475.4 Mbps in Histon And Impington and 386.5 Mbps in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Great Shelford And Stapleford and 98.2% in Histon And Impington. Gigabit availability stands at 73.7% in Great Shelford And Stapleford and 93% in Histon And Impington.
Histon And Impington is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (475 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Great Shelford And Stapleford, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 73.9 (band C) in Histon And Impington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Great Shelford And Stapleford and £1,068 in Histon And Impington. 72.6% of homes in Great Shelford And Stapleford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Histon And Impington.
Great Shelford And Stapleford 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 Great Shelford And Stapleford and £37,695 in Histon And Impington. The median age is 40.5 in Great Shelford And Stapleford and 40.5 in Histon And Impington. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Great Shelford And Stapleford and 59.9% in Histon And Impington. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Great Shelford And Stapleford versus 56.5% in Histon And Impington. Great Shelford And Stapleford has a population of 6,159 and Histon And Impington has 7,781.
| Indicator | Great Shelford and Stapleford | Histon and Impington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,159 | 7,781 |
| 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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