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Great Shelford & Stapleford

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About

Great Shelford and Stapleford are neighbouring villages located directly south of Cambridge, separated by the River Granta. The area is characterised by a mix of residential housing, local shops, and green spaces, with the railway line providing a direct connection to the city. The landscape is largely flat, typical of the region, with fields and meadows extending from the settlements.

The River Granta and its accompanying common land form a central green corridor between the two communities. Shelford Memorial Hall is a focal point for local events and activities. The area maintains a distinct separation from the city, with its own parish councils and community infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Great Shelford & Stapleford has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Shelford & Stapleford is £80,361 per year. There are 2 schools in Great Shelford & Stapleford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Great Shelford & Stapleford is home to around 6,535 people, with a population density of about 413.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Shelford & Stapleford Population
6,535
Population density
413.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
12.09(+5%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.56(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.74(-26%)
Burglary
3.06(+10%)
Shoplifting
2.75(-61%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,986
76.37%
Other White
603
9.24%
Indian
167
2.56%
Chinese
111
1.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
110
1.68%
Total population: 6,529

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,234
60.28%
Level 3 (A level)
539
10.05%
No qualifications
507
9.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
505
9.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
284
5.29%
Total 16+ residents: 5,365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,210
42.53%
Owns with a mortgage
749
26.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
390
13.71%
Social rents from council
333
11.7%
Other social rented
86
3.02%
Total households: 2,845

Property prices in Great Shelford & Stapleford

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £617,000 in Great Shelford & Stapleford area, with individual transactions ranging from £221,000 up to £4,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Shelford & Stapleford in the 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 Great Shelford & Stapleford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£850,000
Flats9£265,000
Semi-Detached20£594,622
Terraced7£380,000

10 years median price trend in Great Shelford & Stapleford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Shelford & Stapleford.

All postcodes in Great Shelford & Stapleford

CB225BQ

Gog Magog Way

CB225FH

Fletchers Way

CB225LJ

Tunwells Lane

CB225DW

Dolphin Way

CB225FA

May Pasture

CB225HD

Shelford

CB225LE

Halatte Gardens

CB225JG

Bridge Close

CB225DR

London Road

CB225DS

Church Street

CB225BW

Cherry Tree Avenue

CB225GP

Shelford

CB225AS

Chaston Road

CB225DQ

Chalk Hill

CB225GR

Shelford

CB223FB

Shelford

CB225EL

Church Street

CB225AU

Leeway Avenue

CB225HA

Selwyn Close

CB225DX

St Andrews Close

CB225GF

Meadow View

CB225GH

More's Meadow

CB225JZ

Headley Gardens

CB225BT

Greenfield Close

CB225GN

Shelford

CB225JU

Cambridge Road

CB225LY

Spinney Drive

CB225FW

River View

CB225BN

Forge End

CB225JJ

Cambridge Road

CB223AE

Gog Magog Hills Estate

CB225FG

Mingle Lane

CB225AE

Macaulay Avenue

CB225BD

Glebe Lane

CB225DN

The Chestnuts

CB225LZ

Woollards Lane

CB225EZ

Abberley Wood

CB225DP

Aylesford Way

CB225GS

Shelford

CB225XA

Cherry Trees

CB225DG

London Road

CB225LG

Granhams Close

CB225BE

Hinton Way

CB225BS

Poplar Way

CB225BZ

Vine Close

CB225EH

High Street

CB225FE

Trinity Lane

CB225LS

Cambridge Road

CB225LW

Woodlands Road

CB225FY

Ashen Green

CB225AZ

Hinton Way

CB225GW

Shelford

CB225EN

Kings Mill Lane

CB225LA

Marfleet Close

CB225EJ

Buristead Road

CB225JX

Granhams Road

CB225DA

Sternes Way

CB225HB

Shelford

CB225XB

Hobsons Acre

CB225JP

Red Hill Close

CB225JT

Cambridge Road

CB225JL

Stonehill Road

CB225BH

Dukes Meadow

CB225AA

Orchard Road

CB225JH

Walden Way

CB225JN

Cambridge Road

CB225AB

The Orchards

CB225AR

Grain Close

CB225BA

Hinton Way

CB225BL

Finches Close

CB225GT

Shelford

CB225LU

Shelford Park Avenue

CB225BY

Bar Close

CB225FL

Gordons Close

CB225UT

The Hectare

CB225LP

Woodlands Close

CB225BB

Hinton Way

CB225BP

Bury Road

CB225DZ

Collier Way

CB225FJ

Granta Terrace

CB225LQ

Granhams Road

CB225SL

Walnut Drive

CB225LD

Mill Court

CB225GG

Almond Close

CB225EA

Joscelynes

CB225UD

Wheelers

CB225BG

Mingle Lane

CB225FD

Adcroft Piece

CB225FX

Haverhill Road

CB225LF

Robinson Court

CB225GX

Shelford

CB225JQ

Cambridge Road

CB225SS

Anvil Close

CB225AN

Hinton Way

CB225GY

Shelford

CB225BJ

Bar Lane

CB225DF

Greenhedges

CB225LN

Elms Avenue

CB225NE

Station Court

CB225AG

Macaulay Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.