Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) vs Hemingford Grey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf 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.
| Metric | Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) | Hemingford Grey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) | Hemingford Grey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,050 | 3,372 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,725 | £33,215 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.8% | 33.4% |
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