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Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) vs Hemingford Grey

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

£503,650

Hemingford Grey

£547,737

Crime Rate

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

45.6

Hemingford Grey

57.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

100.0%

Hemingford Grey

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

430.7

Hemingford Grey

366.2

EPC Rating

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

71

Hemingford Grey

72.6

Median Income

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

£31,725

Hemingford Grey

£33,215

At £503,650, Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) undercuts Hemingford Grey (£547,737) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) is a flat at £247,269, while in Hemingford Grey it is a terraced at £330,208.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Hemingford Grey (£382,500 vs £247,269).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

Residents of Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.6 per 1,000 versus 57.2 per 1,000 in Hemingford Grey. The most common crime category in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) 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 1 schools in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hemingford Grey, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) 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.

MetricHaddenham (East Cambridgeshire)Hemingford Grey
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) averages 430.7 Mbps – ahead of Hemingford Grey's 366.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) and 90.4% in Hemingford Grey. Gigabit availability stands at 83.9% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) and 68.5% in Hemingford Grey.

Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (431 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Hemingford Grey, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) and £1,162 in Hemingford Grey. 62.2% of homes in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.1% in Hemingford Grey.

Hemingford Grey has more energy-efficient housing — 70.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,215 in Hemingford Grey and £31,725 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). The median age is 46.2 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) and 44.2 in Hemingford Grey. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) and 61.6% in Hemingford Grey. Owner-occupancy is 67.3% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) versus 69% in Hemingford Grey. Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has a population of 3,050 and Hemingford Grey has 3,372.

IndicatorHaddenham (East Cambridgeshire)Hemingford Grey
Population3,0503,372
Median Age46.244.2
Median Household Income£31,725£33,215
Employment Rate57.3%61.6%
Owner Occupied67.3%69%
Degree-Level Qualified25.8%33.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) and Hemingford Grey?
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) and Hemingford Grey are approximately 10.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) or Hemingford Grey?
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £503,650.
Is Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) or Hemingford Grey safer?
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has the lower crime rate at 45.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) or Hemingford Grey?
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) or Hemingford Grey?
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has faster average broadband at 430.7 Mbps.

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