Moving to Cambridge
Cambridgeshire, England
Getting around
Greater Anglia and Thameslink services from Cambridge station to London King's Cross and Liverpool Street. Extensive cycling infrastructure and Stagecoach bus network.
Commute to London: 50 minutes by train
Key neighbourhoods
Newnham
~£650,000Quiet, leafy area near the Backs and river with family homes and a village atmosphere close to the city centre.
Romsey
~£400,000Affordable and diverse inner-city area with Victorian terraces, a community orchard, and good local shops.
Chesterton
~£450,000Residential area north of the river with a mix of housing types and the nearby Cambridge North station.
Trumpington
~£470,000Southern suburb with major new developments, a guided busway park and ride, and access to the biomedical campus.
Mill Road
~£430,000Vibrant and multicultural street with independent shops, international food, and a strong community identity.
Council tax
Band D council tax in Cambridge averages £2,467.02 a year for 2026/27, including the police and fire precepts. Your own bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H), and can differ within the area where a parish sets its own precept. Source: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Local tips
- Cambridge is the UK's cycling capital and investing in a bike is strongly recommended.
- House prices are high due to the university and thriving tech sector (Silicon Fen).
- Punting on the Backs is a tourist draw but also a lovely way to spend a summer afternoon.
- The Cambridge Biomedical Campus is one of the largest biomedical research centres in Europe.
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