Haverhill vs Linton (South Cambridgeshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £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 & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Haverhill and Linton (south Cambridgeshire) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf 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.
| Metric | Haverhill | Linton (South Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 3 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Haverhill | Linton (South Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,704 | 4,452 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,326 | £37,695 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 56.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 51.8% |
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