Area guide — CB1
Moving to Cambridge
Homes in Cambridge sold for an average of £565,000 over the last 12 months, around 40% above the wider East of England average. The university and the science parks between them power one of Britain's tightest housing markets — Victorian terraces off Mill Road trade like gold dust. A typical purchase takes 12–16 weeks and costs around £22,100 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
Your first four steps
Navo sequences the whole 12–16 weeks and chases what’s slow.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Up 1.2% on the year, from 454 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £319,000 | |
| Terraced | £559,000 | |
| Semi-detached | £672,500 | |
| Detached | £844,000 |
Family houses — semis and terraces — make up 67% of sales, the heart of this market.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is Cambridge a good place to buy?
Prices rose 1.2% over the last 12 months, across 454 recorded sales. The university and the science parks between them power one of Britain's tightest housing markets — Victorian terraces off Mill Road trade like gold dust.
What do homes cost in Cambridge?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £565,000 — around 40% above the wider East of England average. Flats average £319,000, terraced houses average £559,000, semis average £672,500, detached homes average £844,000.
What are moving costs in Cambridge?
Buying an average-priced £565,000 home typically costs around £22,100 on top of the price — roughly £18,250 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in Cambridge?
A typical purchase runs 12–16 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.