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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 27 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
27
Deprivation level
1/10
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
13.47(+16%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.48(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.21(-49%)
Vehicle crime
2.91(-34%)
Burglary
2.14(-23%)
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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £602,975 in Great Shelford & Stapleford area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £4,940,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Great Shelford & Stapleford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached29£830,000£5,862
Flats16£481,450£6,441
Semi-Detached17£448,000£5,581
Terraced8£383,000£4,646

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

CB225DU

Hawthorne Road

CB225FD

Adcroft Piece

CB225SP

Coxs Close

CB225EJ

Buristead Road

CB225JP

Red Hill Close

CB225LY

Spinney Drive

CB225EB

Heffer Close

CB225HD

Shelford

CB225LJ

Tunwells Lane

CB225FG

Mingle Lane

CB225DE

London Road

CB225LW

Woodlands Road

CB225LX

Poplar Close

CB223AE

Gog Magog Hills Estate

CB225FY

Ashen Green

CB225EY

Ashen Green

CB225AR

Grain Close

CB225GJ

Granham's Road

CB225JT

Cambridge Road

CB225BS

Poplar Way

CB225LD

Mill Court

CB225EN

Kings Mill Lane

CB225EL

Church Street

CB225AP

Chaston Road

CB225DH

London Road

CB225AJ

Hinton Way

CB225LE

Halatte Gardens

CB225FH

Fletchers Way

CB225AL

Hinton Way

CB225AS

Chaston Road

CB225GY

Shelford

CB225JX

Granhams Road

CB225LG

Granhams Close

CB225DN

The Chestnuts

CB225EA

Joscelynes

CB225EF

Abberley Wood

CB225DJ

Granta Terrace

CB225AX

Hinton Way

CB225GU

Shelford

CB225SY

Mingle Lane

CB225JF

Davey Crescent

CB225EG

High Green

CB223AB

Babraham Road

CB225EH

High Street

CB225GR

Shelford

CB225XA

Cherry Trees

CB225GQ

Shelford

CB225DW

Dolphin Way

CB225BE

Hinton Way

CB225JQ

Cambridge Road

CB225FX

Haverhill Road

CB225JW

Westfield Road

CB225AG

Macaulay Square

CB225GN

Shelford

CB225AW

Birch Trees Road

CB225JR

Red Hill Lane

CB225FL

Gordons Close

CB225FJ

Granta Terrace

CB225JZ

Headley Gardens

CB225AZ

Hinton Way

CB225DS

Church Street

CB225GG

Almond Close

CB225FA

May Pasture

CB225BZ

Vine Close

CB223FB

Shelford

CB225JU

Cambridge Road

CB225AB

The Orchards

CB225DP

Aylesford Way

CB225AT

Peacocks

CB225DD

London Road

CB225LR

Station Road

CB225NA

Station Road

CB225BH

Dukes Meadow

CB225BX

Haverhill Road

CB225LZ

Woollards Lane

CB225JY

Granhams Road

CB225NE

Station Court

CB225FZ

Welchs Crescent

CB225DF

Greenhedges

CB225LH

De Freville Road

CB225BN

Forge End

CB225EE

Maris Green

CB225UT

The Hectare

CB225JH

Walden Way

CB225GL

More's Meadow

CB225JS

Cambridge Road

CB225AN

Hinton Way

CB225GT

Shelford

CB225LP

Woodlands Close

CB225SS

Anvil Close

CB225EZ

Abberley Wood

CB225DA

Sternes Way

CB225DT

Priams Way

CB223AD

Shelford Bottom

CB225DZ

Collier Way

CB225GH

More's Meadow

CB225BD

Glebe Lane

CB225GP

Shelford

CB225LU

Shelford Park Avenue

CB225BG

Mingle Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.