House prices in South Cambridgeshire
The median price paid for a home in South Cambridgeshire was £418,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,648 sales. House prices in South Cambridgeshire fell 2.8% in the year to September 2026, and are 8.6% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in South Cambridgeshire was 26% higher than the median for East of England (£332,500). The average private rent in South Cambridgeshire was £1,408 a month in August 2026, 3.4% up on a year earlier (ONS). South Cambridgeshire had 5.4 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where South Cambridgeshire stands out
- South Cambridgeshire is the 16th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- South Cambridgeshire has the 39th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 5.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in South Cambridgeshire
The median price paid in South Cambridgeshire was £418,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,648 sales, or £4,302 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East of England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £585,000 | 674 | £4,361 | −2.5% | +13.8% | £457,500 |
| Semi-detached | £390,000 | 499 | £4,314 | −1.3% | +11.4% | £340,062 |
| Terraced | £323,000 | 357 | £4,333 | −2.1% | +11.4% | £300,000 |
| Flats | £228,000 | 118 | £3,832 | −10.6% | +3.6% | £200,000 |
Compared with East of England and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Cambridgeshire | £418,000 | −2.8% | +8.6% | £4,302 | −2.2% |
| East of England | £332,500 | −2.2% | +5.6% | £3,841 | −0.7% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in South Cambridgeshire sold for a median £4,302 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 12% higher than the figure for East of England (£3,841).
South Cambridgeshire has the 68th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th highest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Its −2.8% change over the year is the 51st biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 8th biggest fall of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Deprivation in South Cambridgeshire
South Cambridgeshire is the 16th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 281st |
| Income | 277th |
| Employment | 280th |
| Education and skills | 288th |
| Health | 286th |
| Crime | 279th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 45th |
| Living environment | 267th |
Crime in South Cambridgeshire
The police recorded 9,269 crimes in South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 5.4 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in South Cambridgeshire rose 11.7% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 6.7% higher than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.02 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.24 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.77 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.35 |
South Cambridgeshire has the 39th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 10th lowest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Rents in South Cambridgeshire
The average private rent in South Cambridgeshire was £1,408 a month in August 2026, 3.4% up on a year earlier. Rents in South Cambridgeshire are 33.3% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
South Cambridgeshire has the 81st highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 17th highest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
How many homes sell in South Cambridgeshire
1,572 homes were sold in South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.91 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in South Cambridgeshire were 2.6% down on the year before and 39.1% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 88th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th fewest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Broadband and mobile in South Cambridgeshire
85.8% of premises in South Cambridgeshire can get gigabit broadband and 98.0% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 68.1% can get full fibre, and 0.8% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 121st lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
69.0% of premises in South Cambridgeshire get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in South Cambridgeshire
In the year ending June 2025, 13,882 people moved to South Cambridgeshire from elsewhere in the UK and 12,150 moved away, a net gain of 1,732 (10.0 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Cambridge 3,930
- Huntingdonshire 831
- North Hertfordshire 483
Most moved out to
- Cambridge 2,006
- Huntingdonshire 1,190
- East Cambridgeshire 847
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about South Cambridgeshire
How much does a house cost in South Cambridgeshire?
The median price paid for a home in South Cambridgeshire was £418,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £585,000; semi-detached £390,000; terraced £323,000; flats £228,000.
Are house prices in South Cambridgeshire going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in South Cambridgeshire fell 2.8%, and over five years it rose 8.6%. Across East of England prices fell 2.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in South Cambridgeshire?
The average private rent in South Cambridgeshire was £1,408 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,010; 2 bed £1,281; 3 bed £1,530; 4+ bed £2,148.
Is South Cambridgeshire a safe place to live?
South Cambridgeshire had 5.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 39th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East of England was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in South Cambridgeshire?
68.1% of premises in South Cambridgeshire can get full fibre and 85.8% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Cambridge 10 km
- East Cambridgeshire 25 km
- Huntingdonshire 26 km
- North Hertfordshire 29 km
- Bedford 32 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.