House Prices in Cambridge
£470,000
Average
£780,000
Detached
£510,000
Semi-Detached
£440,000
Terraced
£320,000
Flat
Based on recent Land Registry sold price data. Actual prices vary by street and condition.
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About Cambridge
Cambridge is the heart of the UK's tech sector — 'Silicon Fen' hosts thousands of tech, biotech, and science companies. The Cambridge Biomedical Campus is the largest health sciences campus in Europe. Property prices are among the highest outside London, driven by constrained supply, global demand, and the tech economy. The city attracts world-class talent.
Lifestyle & Things to Do
Cambridge is one of the most beautiful small cities in the world. Punting on the Backs, cycling past King's College Chapel, browsing the market square, and walking along the Cam are everyday pleasures. The city has excellent independent shops, Michelin-starred restaurants, and a vibrant cultural scene driven by the university. Midsummer Common and Jesus Green provide city-centre green space.
Transport & Commuting
Cambridge Station and Cambridge North connect to London King's Cross in under an hour. The Guided Busway links surrounding towns. The M11 provides motorway access to London. Stansted Airport is 30 minutes south. Cambridge is Britain's cycling capital — flat terrain and extensive cycle lanes make it ideal.
Train to London
0h 50m to London King's Cross
Nearest Motorway
M11, A14
Schools & Education
Top Schools
- The Perse School
- Hills Road Sixth Form College
- Parkside Community College
Universities
- University of Cambridge
- Anglia Ruskin University
Healthcare
Best Areas to Live in Cambridge
Newnham
Trumpington
Chesterton
Romsey
Cherry Hinton
Mill Road area
Property Buying Tips for Cambridge
Newnham and Trumpington are premium family areas. Romsey and Petersfield are popular with young professionals. Mill Road offers an eclectic, diverse neighbourhood. For first-time buyers, Arbury and King's Hedges are more affordable. Many buyers look at surrounding villages like Histon, Girton, and Great Shelford for more space.
Local Authority
Council
Cambridge City Council
Council Tax
£1,780 (Band D)
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