Moving to Cambridge
Your data-led guide to relocating to Cambridge
Cambridge at a glance
Local authority (Cambridge)145,000
Population
£536k
Median home price
+94% vs national
6,952
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
Local authority (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 | £771,266 | 864 | +£361k |
| Semi-detached | £573,734 | 1,434 | +£314k |
| Terraced | £537,831 | 2,301 | +£322k |
| Flat | £340,988 | 2,353 | +£111k |
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
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