Moving to Cambridge
Your data-led guide to relocating to Cambridge
Cambridge at a glance
National (Cambridge)145,000
Population
£536k
Median home price
+93% vs national
6,502
Sales (last 5y)
66
Schools
83% Good/Outstanding (of 18 rated)
3
Transport stops
8.1/10
Avg deprivation decile
among the least deprived areas in England
Aggregated across 4 postcode districts in Cambridge. Area-level guidance, not a valuation of any specific home. Prices from HM Land Registry; schools from DfE/Ofsted; transport from DfT NaPTAN.
What homes cost in Cambridge
National (Cambridge)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, vs the national median for that type.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £760,711 | 896 | +£351k |
| Semi-detached | £573,358 | 1,492 | +£313k |
| Terraced | £534,216 | 2,393 | +£316k |
| Flat | £340,019 | 2,411 | +£108k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Areas to consider in Cambridge
Postcode districts in Cambridge with the most sales data, by median home price. Click any for a free, detailed area report.
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Cost of living
Compare living costs across Cambridge.
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