The Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay area in South Cambridgeshire is known for its rural character and historic villages. Barrington is home to the largest village green in Cambridgeshire, surrounded by traditional thatched cottages and a medieval church. Orwell features a mix of period homes and open farmland, with a strong sense of community. Gamlingay, the largest of the three, has a well-preserved high street with local shops and a 13th-century church.
The landscape is dominated by rolling farmland and woodland, including the Gamlingay Cinques nature reserve. The area offers walking and cycling routes, such as the Wimpole Way, connecting to nearby estates. Local amenities include village halls, primary schools, and pubs, serving as social hubs. The proximity to Cambridge provides access to urban facilities while maintaining a countryside setting.
On average Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay is £50,600 per year. There are 3 schools in Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £437,500 in Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £1,372,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £187,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £387,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £278,000 |
10 years price trend in Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay
SG193LR
Green Acres
CB227RP
Glebe Road
SG193HL
Main Street
SG193JR
Chapel Field
SG193LG
Fairfield
SG193PE
Church Street
SG80AS
Ermine Way
SG80DL
Church Lane
CB227RB
Boot Lane
CB227RJ
Challis Green
CB227RZ
Rhee Meadow
SG193DU
Church Street
SG193QD
Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay
SG80BA
Clifden Close
SG80DX
Church Lane
SG80HB
Lower Road
SG85QH
Leaden Hill
SG85QL
Chequers Close
SG80BZ
Hillside Lane
SG193JJ
Church End
SG193JU
Chapel Field
SG193LT
Green Acres
SG80AL
Ermine Way
SG85RA
Hillside
CB227SE
Orwell Road
SG193EZ
Cinques Road
SG193HZ
East Hatley
SG193JZ
Green End
SG85QU
Meadowcroft Way
SG193BP
Fuller's Hill
SG193DP
Main Road
SG193EL
Gray's Road
SG193JS
Mill Street
SG193QP
Chapel Field
SG193QR
Stocks Lane
SG193SH
Baulk Lane
CB227SD
Old Mill Close
SG193HE
Station Road
SG193EN
Manor Road
SG193ER
Church Street
SG193JB
Church Lane
SG193QH
Mill Street
SG80ED
Larkins Road
SG80EG
Lower Road
CB227RN
Barrington Road
SG193HY
East Hatley
SG193EU
Church Lane
SG193HW
Baulk Lane
SG193LQ
West Road
SG80AY
Ermine Way
SG80BG
Croydon Road
SG85RB
Rectory Farm Lane
CB232UG
Old North Road
CB232UJ
Park Lane
SG193DJ
Darlow Court
SG193JE
The Maltings
CB232UT
Old North Road
SG193EA
Main Road
SG193EG
Brockwood Close
CB232UU
Park Lane
SG193LY
Green Acres
SG192JE
Heath Road
SG193NB
Beechside
SG193NG
Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay
CB227RL
Challis Close
SG193DL
Main Road
SG193DG
Poppyfields
SG193ET
St Mary's
SG193HT
Main Street
SG193LX
Green End
SG85QR
Malton Road
SG80EA
Croydon Hill
SG80HA
Larkins Road
SG85QB
Cambridge Road
CB227AA
Challis Green
SG193DZ
Church Walk
SG193ES
Long Lane
SG193HA
Station Road
SG193JN
Church Street
SG193JQ
Blythe Way
SG193NJ
Cinques Road
SG80AX
Ermine Way
SG80DZ
Croydon Hill
SG85QD
Cambridge Road
CB227AF
Haslingfield Road
CB227RR
Glebe Road
SG193HP
Baulk Lane
SG193HX
East Hatley
SG193JX
Charnocks Close
SG193LU
Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay
SG193LW
Gamlingay Road
SG193NU
The Cinques
SG80AD
Ermine Way
SG80AW
Ermine Way
SG80DP
High Street
CB232UN
High Street
SG193EH
Cinques Road
SG193LD
Green End
SG193NL
Cinques Road
SG193NW
Cinques Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.