Cambridgeshire · Commuter belt
Cambridge sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos.
Day to day, Cambridge gives you a halal butcher, a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, veggie & vegan spots, a street market, a mosque, churches, a big park and a pool or leisure centre.
Based on its profile, Cambridge tends to work best for families prioritising schools and safety.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £550k — 1% below the London average of £553k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1600 per month |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £110k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Cambridge scores 8/10 for safety, 10/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit families prioritising schools and safety.
Around £550k on average to buy (1% below the London average) and roughly £1600 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £110k with a 10% deposit.
The fastest trains take about 50 minutes to a central London terminal; door-to-door, allow around 58–73 minutes depending on where you work.