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Hemingford Grey vs Sawtry

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Sawtry is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 77% lower. Hemingford Grey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hemingford Grey edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Hemingford Grey

£547,737

Sawtry

£310,046

Crime Rate

Hemingford Grey

57.2

Sawtry

57.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Hemingford Grey

100.0%

Sawtry

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Hemingford Grey

366.2

Sawtry

366.2

EPC Rating

Hemingford Grey

72.6

Sawtry

72.8

Median Income

Hemingford Grey

£33,215

Sawtry

£33,738

Property in Hemingford Grey commands an average of £547,737, compared with £310,046 in Sawtry – a difference of 77%. The most affordable entry point in Hemingford Grey is a terraced at £330,208, while in Sawtry it is a terraced at £228,569.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 86% pricier in Hemingford Grey (£713,029 vs £382,539).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Sawtry prices grew faster — 36% vs 31%.

Hemingford Grey has a crime rate of 57.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Sawtry at 57.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hemingford Grey is violent-crime, while in Sawtry it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Hemingford Grey, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Sawtry. There are 1 schools in Hemingford Grey and 3 in Sawtry.

Hemingford Grey School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Sawtry School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricHemingford GreySawtry
Total Schools13
Primary12
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 366.2 Mbps in Hemingford Grey and 366.2 Mbps in Sawtry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Hemingford Grey and 90.4% in Sawtry. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Hemingford Grey and 68.5% in Sawtry.

Hemingford Grey is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (366 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Sawtry, scoring 72.8 on average (band C) compared to 72.6 (band C) in Hemingford Grey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Hemingford Grey and £1,145 in Sawtry. 70.1% of homes in Hemingford Grey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.5% in Sawtry.

Hemingford Grey has more energy-efficient housing — 70.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,738.2 in Sawtry and £33,215 in Hemingford Grey. The median age is 44.2 in Hemingford Grey and 44.1 in Sawtry. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Hemingford Grey and 60.8% in Sawtry. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Hemingford Grey versus 67.1% in Sawtry. Hemingford Grey has a population of 3,372 and Sawtry has 5,870.

IndicatorHemingford GreySawtry
Population3,3725,870
Median Age44.244.1
Median Household Income£33,215£33,738.2
Employment Rate61.6%60.8%
Owner Occupied69%67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified33.4%34%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Hemingford Grey and Sawtry?
Hemingford Grey and Sawtry are approximately 11.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Hemingford Grey or Sawtry?
Sawtry is cheaper, with an average house price of £310,046.
Is Hemingford Grey or Sawtry safer?
Hemingford Grey has the lower crime rate at 57.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Hemingford Grey or Sawtry?
Hemingford Grey has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Hemingford Grey or Sawtry?
Hemingford Grey has faster average broadband at 366.2 Mbps.

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