A guide to living in Cambridgeshire

Excellent

57.4%

Very Good

29.2%

Average

8.7%

Disappointing

2.6%

Very poor

2.1%

Best places to live in Cambridgeshire

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HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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The Hawkings, PE28

By Allsop Single Family Housing

4.83

4.83

(8 reviews)

The Hawkings in Alconbury offers a range of newly built, highly energy-efficient two, three, and four-bedroom family homes, all equipped with standard solar panels. Each home is finished to a high-quality specification, featuring integrated Zanussi appliances and smart home technology, including remote-controlled heating and locking systems. This development is part of the larger Urban and Civic Alconbury Weald project, which includes mixed-tenure homes, schools, and other amenities.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 23 in Cambridgeshire

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Crossway Gardens, CB2

By Vertex Living

4.43

4.43

(9 reviews)

Located just a mile away from the picturesque village of Grantchester, infamous for its beautiful meadows, a plethora of pubs, and punting on the River Cam, this development boasts 61 stylish apartments with the opportunity to enjoy everything about city life.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 23 in Cambridgeshire

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Cala at Hampton Lakes, PE7

By CALA Homes

4.33

4.33

(9 reviews)

Hampton Lakes is situated in Hampton Vale, which boasts a host of amenities as well as a vibrant neighbourhood and Peterborough's excellent transport links.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 23 in Cambridgeshire

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Knights Park, CB3

By The Hill Group

4.29

4.29

(22 reviews)

Discover Knights Park, a multi-award-winning development in Eddington, Cambridge. Featuring striking, contemporary and energy-efficient homes designed to exceed expectations and minimise environmental impact - a beautiful neighbourhood you can call home.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 23 in Cambridgeshire

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Indigo, PE1

By Lambert Smith Hampton

4.29

4.29

(17 reviews)

Indigo is a brand-new flagship development located on Cattle Market Road in the heart of Peterborough city centre, offering a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments and townhouses. Professionally managed by Lambert Smith Hampton Residential Ltd, the development provides modern living spaces finished to high standards, complete with integrated appliances. Notably, Indigo offers rental prices at 20% below market value, making it an attractive option for young professionals and families. The development is pet-friendly, with select units accommodating pets, and welcomes sharers.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 23 in Cambridgeshire

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Val Williams (Tenant)

Unverified

Leaf Living at Great Haddon Wood, PE7

Apr 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great Community

Val Williams (Tenant)

Unverified

Leaf Living at Great Haddon Wood, PE7

Apr 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great Haddon is located conveniently close to local shops and restaurants. The neighborhood is quiet, outside of occasional construction and parking is no issue due to designated parking spots.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Since moving in Nigel Cherry has been my go to for getting any issues resolved.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I would reccomend placing an order for bins as soon as possible as they can take several weeks to arrive.


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Kcxj (Tenant)

Unverified

Penny Green, PE19

Apr 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

The overall design of the house is brilliant

Kcxj (Tenant)

Unverified

Penny Green, PE19

Apr 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

From the drive around the area. It looks lovely. Loads of shops about. Bud branded names but also smaller shops as well We have private parking which is perfect And we are a 10-15 minute walk away from the train station which is ideal as I work in London

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

We have raised an issue and James Hayes has picked it up very quickly and has assured us it will be fixed before we move in. Megan Larkin has really helped this move swiftly and without any issues.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

All our questions were answered. And any issues/ concerns were dealt with


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Stephy Thomas (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Stamford Gardens, PE9

Apr 2026

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4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Review of home

Stephy Thomas (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Stamford Gardens, PE9

Apr 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Shops everything available.schools are far away but overall good location no noise good development Aldi and Morrisons near good.puregym near very good

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes.they responded when raised some problems.contacted

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The bins needed to apply by ourselves also need to apply for counciltax


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Sergio (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Hawkings, PE28

Mar 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Peaceful, clean and great for families

Sergio (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Hawkings, PE28

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The area is very quiet, clean and feels safe, with a lot of people walking around which gives it a nice community feel. The main downside is that there aren’t many shops yet. There is a Co-op and a gym, but for more variety you need to travel into the town centre. This is understandable as the area is still developing.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Management has been responsive and helpful. Any minor issues or repairs have been handled quickly and without hassle.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

That local amenities are still limited and you’ll likely need to travel for bigger food shops or more variety, although this should improve as the area develops.

Manager response

Hi, thank you for your fantastic feedback. We're delighted to hear you're enjoying the development, your home, and the strong community feel. It’s great to know our team have been responsive and helpful. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience.

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Maryam Bham, Senior Operations

May 2026


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Freya W (Tenant)

Unverified

Penny Green, PE19

Mar 2026

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4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Perfect homes at Penny Green.

Freya W (Tenant)

Unverified

Penny Green, PE19

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The development is very close to a Tescos, a train station, a bus route and there are multiple pubs. The development looks lovely there is even a food truck that comes nearby each week - organised by the off beaten truck! My only bad aspect is I wish there was a closer smaller shop for convenience.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

We haven’t had any issues so far, but with how the lettings agency are - I’m sure their building management team is just as good !

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Definitely do you research of the surrounding area as there are so many hidden gems ! We have found a book club and a food truck company who regularly visits


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