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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Median price£404,760
Price per sq ft£401
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £578K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £404,760 (about £401 per square foot) in Melbourn area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Melbourn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£648,750£399
Semi-Detached34£365,625£401
Terraced22£337,500£414
Flats4£237,500£355

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Melbourn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melbourn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£535,000£142,500£321,250£285,000
2017£560,125£143,000£345,000£312,000
2018£553,750£136,000£310,000£290,000
2019£555,000£166,250£324,995£277,998
2020£603,000£260,000£363,000£271,000
2021£635,000£217,500£365,000£342,500
2022£720,000£235,200£396,250£376,500
2023£620,000£160,750£399,000£300,000
2024£677,500£245,000£382,500£330,000
2025£630,000£248,000£387,500£365,000
2026£648,750£172,000£378,000£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melbourn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Melbourn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£352£284£323£323
2017£359£304£343£342
2018£353£229£364£315
2019£362£248£341£354
2020£369£281£368£331
2021£406£340£384£363
2022£416£405£415£364
2023£399£270£413£367
2024£454£303£420£366
2025£401£357£402£388
2026£452£355£412£437
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Melbourn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Melbourn in the last year.

All postcodes in Melbourn

SG86UJ

Old Foundry

SG86LU

Howard Road

SG86DA

Mortlock Close

SG86FB

Rupert Neve Close

SG85RY

Church Street

SG86PP

High Street

SG86GN

Marvell Green

SG86BP

Orchard Road

SG86NE

Station Road

SG86AE

Dolphin Lane

SG86DZ

High Street

SG86RB

Dunsbridge Turnpike

SG86QS

Fowlmere Road

SG86PS

Meldreth Road

SG86HE

Russet Way

SG85SG

Bridge Street

SG86HH

Orchard Road

SG86DF

Bury Lane

SG86JD

Clear Crescent

SG85SN

Bridge Street

SG86FX

Clover Way

SG86NP

High Street

SG86AG

Cross Lane

SG86JZ

The Grange

SG85FQ

St Marys Close

SG86UP

Shepreth Lake

SG87PJ

Melbourn

SG86GT

Melbourn

SG86XA

John Breay Close

SG85SD

Church Street

SG86QJ

Angle Lane

SG86HJ

Prime Close

SG86BY

New Road

SG86DD

Back Lane

SG86UL

Cawdon Row

SG86HX

Trigg Way

SG87LU

Old North Road

SG86HF

Russet Way

SG86HP

Spencer Drive

SG86LB

High Street

SG86FW

Clover Way

SG86BX

New Road

SG86QP

Fowlmere Road

SG86HS

Norgetts Lane

SG86LX

Elin Way

SG86UH

Elm Way

SG86ES

Cambridge Road

SG86ED

The Moor

SG86AL

High Street

SG86RH

Marys Way

SG85RN

Whaddon Road

SG86QT

Fowlmere Road

SG86EW

Barham Court

SG86FR

Railway Close

SG86EQ

Chalkhill Barrow

SG86FZ

Daffodil Close

SG86FY

Hyacinth Drive

SG85RL

Whaddon Road

SG86EA

Meadow Way

SG86FA

The Boulevard

SG86EJ

Kays Close

SG86DN

Saxon Way

SG85RT

Town Farm Close

SG87LZ

Newmarket Road

SG86LH

Fenny Lane

SG86AA

High Street

SG86AZ

Water Lane

SG86DG

Royston Road

SG86JP

Station Road

SG86GL

Piggott Close

SG86HU

Medcalfe Way

SG87PN

Newmarket Road

SG86NR

North End

SG86BZ

Carlton Rise

SG86GH

Rosemary Place

SG86EH

Moat Lane

SG86FP

North End

SG86ER

High Street

SG86NZ

Stone Lane

SG85RP

Meldreth Road

SG86DS

Greengage Rise

SG86ET

Hale Close

SG86FU

Old Mill Court

SG86JU

High Street

SG86QN

Barrons Green

SG86AN

Meeting Lane

SG86ND

Whitecroft Road

SG86LR

Whitecroft Road

SG86JY

Tavern Yard

SG86LS

Whitecroft Road

SG86GE

Lavender Lane

SG86NU

North End

SG87ND

Melbourn

SG86NA

Back Lane

SG86QB

Barrington Road

SG86QA

Barrington Road

SG86GQ

Atlas Close

SG86NX

North End

SG86PW

Collins Close

SG86HD

Garden End

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.