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About

Girton ward encompasses the village of Girton alongside several smaller settlements and surrounding farmland. The area is primarily residential with a mix of older cottages and modern housing developments. It is located directly northwest of Cambridge city, separated by the A14 road, which defines its southern boundary. The ward includes the University of Cambridge's Girton College, though the college itself is just outside the administrative boundary.

The village centre features local shops, a primary school, and a historic church. Large areas of the ward consist of open arable fields and pockets of woodland. A notable feature is the presence of the Girton Glebe, a designated County Wildlife Site. The overall character is that of a commuter settlement with strong community facilities, set within a working agricultural landscape.

Area overview

On average Girton has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Girton is £72,458 per year. There are 3 schools in Girton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Girton is home to around 5,300 people, with a population density of about 221.4 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Girton Population

5,300

Population density

221.4 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

28.68(+148%)

Violence and sexual offences

24.34(-23%)

Criminal damage and arson

15.66(+147%)

Vehicle crime

13.96(+217%)

Other theft

9.25(+69%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

3,981

75.1%

Other White

548

10.34%

Indian

116

2.19%

Chinese

1.87%

Other

1.57%

Total population: 5,301

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,510

57.93%

Level 3 (A level)

652

15.05%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

373

8.61%

No qualifications

331

7.64%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

240

5.54%

Total 16+ residents: 4,333

Housing

Owns outright

910

43.23%

Owns with a mortgage

604

28.69%

Private landlord or letting agency

216

10.26%

Social rents from council

151

7.17%

Other social rented

120

5.7%

Total households: 2,105

Property prices in Girton

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £599,950 in Girton area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Girton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	5	£421,000	£363,400	£417,000	£445,000	£537,880
Flats	8	£440,000	£227,250	£317,500	£554,738	£591,200
Detached	34	£715,000	£451,000	£586,875	£837,500	£1,142,875
Semi-Detached	14	£430,000	£371,500	£390,000	£673,438	£824,225

10 years median price trend in Girton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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