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About

Melbourn ward encompasses the village of Melbourn and its surrounding rural landscape in the southern part of the district. The area is characterised by agricultural land and residential streets, with the A10 road forming a significant transport route along its eastern edge. The community is served by local shops, schools, and public houses centred on the High Street.

The ward includes the Melbourn Science Park, a notable employment site hosting technology and biomedical companies. This facility is integrated near the village, contrasting with the open fields and smaller hamlets in the ward's boundaries. The River Mel flows through the area, with footpaths like the Melbourn Bury Green Walk connecting these different elements of the parish.

Area overview

On average Melbourn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Melbourn is £67,277 per year. There are 4 schools in Melbourn: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Melbourn is home to around 8,281 people, with a population density of about 212.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Melbourn Population
8,281
Population density
212.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.57(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.14(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.92(-7%)
Burglary
4.83(+74%)
Public order
4.23(-17%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,352
88.8%
Other White
359
4.34%
Irish
68
0.82%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
62
0.75%
Other
61
0.74%
Total population: 8,279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,775
41.29%
No qualifications
1,034
15.39%
Level 3 (A level)
998
14.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
843
12.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
619
9.21%
Total 16+ residents: 6,720

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,320
38.08%
Owns with a mortgage
1,040
30.01%
Social rents from council
406
11.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
285
8.22%
Other social rented
248
7.16%
Total households: 3,466

Property prices in Melbourn

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Melbourn area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 up to £1,370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Melbourn 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 Melbourn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£248,000
Detached38£640,000
Semi-Detached32£402,380
Terraced22£357,500

10 years median price trend in Melbourn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melbourn.

All postcodes in Melbourn

SG86BH

Beechwood Avenue

SG86HN

Beeton Close

SG87NG

Newmarket Road

SG86AH

Chapmans Close

SG86FQ

Brooksbank

SG86DL

New Road

SG86PA

Malton Lane

SG86LQ

Gables Close

SG86PU

Meldreth Road

SG86EB

High Street

SG86AR

High Street

SG86BW

Beechwood Avenue

SG86HY

Haggers Close

SG86FS

Star Mews

SG86DX

Station Road

SG86AF

Dolphin Lane

SG86GF

Poppy Crescent

SG86DE

Bury Lane

SG86DU

High Street

SG86BD

Maple Way

SG85RX

Church Street

SG86JX

Flambards Close

SG86PL

Brightwell Place

SG86JE

Palmers Way

SG86AX

Water Lane

SG86DW

Mortlock Mews

SG86UT

Pryors Orchard

SG86BJ

Ash Grove

SG86FH

The Moor

SG86AT

High Street

SG86RG

Church Lane

SG86EE

Melbourn Science Park

SG86PT

Blenheim Close

SG86DY

Vicarage Close

SG86HZ

John Impey Way

SG86EP

Drury Lane

SG86FL

The Moor

SG86BL

Cedar Close

SG86LT

Elin Way

SG86RA

Dunsbridge Turnpike

SG86DJ

London Way

SG86LP

Whitecroft Road

SG86EU

Portway

SG86EF

The Moor

SG86DP

Back Lane

SG86NY

Melrose

SG86JR

High Street

SG86GP

Shepreth Road

SG86QL

Fowlmere Road

SG86LD

Woolpack Way

SG85SR

Old North Road

SG86LG

Fenny Lane

SG86NS

Brewery Lane

SG86HW

Ogden Close

SG87PR

Melbourn

SG86FD

New Road

SG86EL

Dickasons

SG86LE

Bell Close

SG86HR

Orchard Road

SG86DR

The Lawns Close

SG86NG

Armingford Crescent

SG80AB

Ermine Way

SG86JA

Fordham Way

SG86DH

Royston Road

SG86FE

Victoria Way

SG86HL

Orchard Road

SG86LA

High Street

SG86FT

Cooks Garden

SG86FN

Old Mill Court

SG86BN

Chapel Lane

SG86BS

Orchard Gate

SG85RR

Meldreth Road

SG86NN

Fenny Lane

SG86PZ

Station Road

SG86PH

Trayles

SG86BQ

Beechwood Avenue

SG85SQ

Bridge Street

SG86HA

Cambridge Road

SG86GD

Daisy Way

SG86AD

Rose Lane

SG86FF

Moorlands Close

SG86PX

Meldreth Road

SG86EG

Lordship Drive

SG86QG

Fowlmere Road

SG86PY

The Bramleys

SG85SA

Ridgeway Close

SG86NQ

Burtons

SG86EY

Cambridge Road

SG86FG

Stockbridge Meadows

SG86JB

Fordham Way

SG86QD

Barrington Road

SG86HQ

The Moor

SG86NH

Worcester Way

SG86NT

North End

SG86GG

Westacre

SG86HT

Orchard Way

SG86PR

Huttles Green

SG86QU

Shepreth Road

SG85LR

Cardiff Place

SG86BA

The Lawns

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.