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Haverhill vs Linton (South Cambridgeshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Haverhill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. For families, Haverhill edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Haverhill

£307,087

Linton (South Cambridgeshire)

£464,638

Crime Rate

Haverhill

N/A

Linton (South Cambridgeshire)

45.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Haverhill

100.0%

Linton (South Cambridgeshire)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Haverhill

375.7

Linton (South Cambridgeshire)

473.9

EPC Rating

Haverhill

70.3

Linton (South Cambridgeshire)

73.9

Median Income

Haverhill

£33,326

Linton (South Cambridgeshire)

£37,695

At £307,087, Haverhill undercuts Linton (south Cambridgeshire) (£464,638) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Haverhill is a flat at £162,906, while in Linton (south Cambridgeshire) it is a flat at £224,640.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Linton (south Cambridgeshire) (£646,746 vs £418,986).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Haverhill prices grew faster — 32% vs 27%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Haverhill and Linton (south Cambridgeshire) at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 9 schools in Haverhill, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Linton (south Cambridgeshire), which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Haverhill School Inspection Breakdown

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

Linton (South Cambridgeshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricHaverhillLinton (South Cambridgeshire)
Total Schools93
Primary72
Secondary21
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Linton (south Cambridgeshire) averages 473.9 Mbps – ahead of Haverhill's 375.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Haverhill and 99.3% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). Gigabit availability stands at 70.4% in Haverhill and 92.9% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire).

Linton (south Cambridgeshire) is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (474 vs 376 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Linton (south Cambridgeshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Haverhill averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,230 in Haverhill and £1,068 in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). 62% of homes in Haverhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire).

Linton (south Cambridgeshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,695 in Linton (south Cambridgeshire) and £33,326 in Haverhill. The median age is 44.2 in Haverhill and 40.5 in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). Owner-occupancy is 64% in Haverhill versus 56.5% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire). Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Haverhill and 59.9% in Linton (south Cambridgeshire).

IndicatorHaverhillLinton (South Cambridgeshire)
Population26,7044,452
Median Age44.240.5
Median Household Income£33,326£37,695
Employment Rate60.4%59.9%
Owner Occupied64%56.5%
Degree-Level Qualified27.1%51.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Haverhill and Linton (south Cambridgeshire)?
Haverhill and Linton (south Cambridgeshire) are approximately 6.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Haverhill or Linton (south Cambridgeshire)?
Haverhill is cheaper, with an average house price of £307,087.
Is Haverhill or Linton (south Cambridgeshire) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Haverhill or Linton (south Cambridgeshire)?
Haverhill has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Haverhill or Linton (south Cambridgeshire)?
Linton (south Cambridgeshire) has faster average broadband at 473.9 Mbps.

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