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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 very low crime levels, with around 48 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
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
24.03(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.02(-13%)
Burglary
5.43(+95%)
Public order
4.95(-5%)
Other theft
4.35(-22%)
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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 in Melbourn area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,500 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
Detached31£630,000
Flats9£248,000
Semi-Detached27£371,250
Terraced21£372,500

10 years median price trend in Melbourn

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

All postcodes in Melbourn

SG85RS

Meldreth Road

SG86GP

Shepreth Road

SG85RX

Church Street

SG86AX

Water Lane

SG86PB

Malton Lane

SG86AP

High Street

SG86FZ

Daffodil Close

SG86QD

Barrington Road

SG86QL

Fowlmere Road

SG86HD

Garden End

SG86LS

Whitecroft Road

SG86NE

Station Road

SG86DT

Thatcher Stanfords Close

SG86EW

Barham Court

SG86LE

Bell Close

SG86PP

High Street

SG80AB

Ermine Way

SG86AG

Cross Lane

SG86AN

Meeting Lane

SG86FR

Railway Close

SG86FU

Old Mill Court

SG86LB

High Street

SG86QS

Fowlmere Road

SG86AY

Water Lane

SG86FW

Clover Way

SG86HY

Haggers Close

SG86UH

Elm Way

SG87LZ

Newmarket Road

SG87PR

Melbourn

SG86ER

High Street

SG85SA

Ridgeway Close

SG85SD

Church Street

SG86BZ

Carlton Rise

SG86BB

Orchard Road

SG86BW

Beechwood Avenue

SG86ED

The Moor

SG86EL

Dickasons

SG86GF

Poppy Crescent

SG86LJ

Manor Road

SG86ND

Whitecroft Road

SG86AR

High Street

SG86DL

New Road

SG86GJ

Melbourn

SG86LA

High Street

SG86RA

Dunsbridge Turnpike

SG86FD

New Road

SG86LP

Whitecroft Road

SG86XA

John Breay Close

SG86DU

High Street

SG86ES

Cambridge Road

SG85SQ

Bridge Street

SG86DG

Royston Road

SG86HA

Cambridge Road

SG86PU

Meldreth Road

SG86GQ

Atlas Close

SG86AA

High Street

SG86GA

Poppy Crescent

SG86HX

Trigg Way

SG86JA

Fordham Way

SG86LN

Kneesworth Road

SG86NN

Fenny Lane

SG85RN

Whaddon Road

SG86FH

The Moor

SG86FN

Old Mill Court

SG87LU

Old North Road

SG86LX

Elin Way

SG86NQ

Burtons

SG86FY

Hyacinth Drive

SG86QT

Fowlmere Road

SG86JL

Hinkins Close

SG86DY

Vicarage Close

SG86ET

Hale Close

SG86EU

Portway

SG86PT

Blenheim Close

SG86FF

Moorlands Close

SG86GD

Daisy Way

SG86HS

Norgetts Lane

SG86UJ

Old Foundry

SG87PJ

Melbourn

SG86BP

Orchard Road

SG86DR

The Lawns Close

SG86HL

Orchard Road

SG86RB

Dunsbridge Turnpike

SG86FT

Cooks Garden

SG86EG

Lordship Drive

SG86FP

North End

SG86HF

Russet Way

SG86AT

High Street

SG86JR

High Street

SG86LL

West Way

SG86PY

The Bramleys

SG86BH

Beechwood Avenue

SG86NU

North End

SG86NY

Melrose

SG86FB

Rupert Neve Close

SG86GE

Lavender Lane

SG86JF

Palmers Way

SG86LQ

Gables Close

SG86QE

Barrington Road

SG85RY

Church Street

Data Sources

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