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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

SG86FS

Star Mews

SG86JU

High Street

SG86LG

Fenny Lane

SG86QU

Shepreth Road

SG86AB

High Street

SG86NZ

Stone Lane

SG86PL

Brightwell Place

SG85SP

Bridge Street

SG86AJ

High Street

SG86DE

Bury Lane

SG86DJ

London Way

SG86HJ

Prime Close

SG86LT

Elin Way

SG86QN

Barrons Green

SG86QQ

Docwras Close

SG86RE

Frog End

SG85LR

Cardiff Place

SG86HW

Ogden Close

SG86NG

Armingford Crescent

SG86PW

Collins Close

SG86BL

Cedar Close

SG86GL

Piggott Close

SG86QP

Fowlmere Road

SG86DB

Mortlock Street

SG86HN

Beeton Close

SG86BG

Beechwood Avenue

SG86EZ

Fowlmere Road

SG86FQ

Brooksbank

SG86BE

Beechwood Avenue

SG86EE

Melbourn Science Park

SG86EP

Drury Lane

SG86NT

North End

SG86PA

Malton Lane

SG86BD

Maple Way

SG86QA

Barrington Road

SG86UT

Pryors Orchard

SG86AD

Rose Lane

SG86BN

Chapel Lane

SG86EA

Meadow Way

SG86HE

Russet Way

SG86UP

Shepreth Lake

SG85RP

Meldreth Road

SG86GS

Damson Close

SG86PX

Meldreth Road

SG86RF

Frog End

SG85SR

Old North Road

SG86BA

The Lawns

SG86DA

Mortlock Close

SG86DN

Saxon Way

SG86NA

Back Lane

SG86NS

Brewery Lane

SG86RH

Marys Way

SG86JY

Tavern Yard

SG86JZ

The Grange

SG86PH

Trayles

SG86LD

Woolpack Way

SG86UL

Cawdon Row

SG86AE

Dolphin Lane

SG86AS

Greenbanks

SG86DW

Mortlock Mews

SG86EQ

Chalkhill Barrow

SG86LU

Howard Road

SG85SG

Bridge Street

SG86BS

Orchard Gate

SG86EJ

Kays Close

SG86FE

Victoria Way

SG86JX

Flambards Close

SG86PZ

Station Road

SG86DD

Back Lane

SG86NX

North End

SG86FX

Clover Way

SG86JP

Station Road

SG87PN

Barley Road

SG86LH

Fenny Lane

SG86BU

Little Lane

SG86BY

New Road

SG86GH

Rosemary Place

SG86HB

Cambridge Road

SG86HZ

John Impey Way

SG86LR

Whitecroft Road

SG86BQ

Beechwood Avenue

SG86BT

Orchard Road

SG86HU

Medcalfe Way

SG86JB

Fordham Way

SG86JD

Clear Crescent

SG86NP

High Street

SG85RL

Whaddon Road

SG86FJ

Lantern View

SG86HP

Spencer Drive

SG86JH

Oakrits

SG86EY

Cambridge Road

SG86NH

Worcester Way

SG86RG

Church Lane

SG86AL

High Street

SG86AZ

Water Lane

SG86DF

Bury Lane

SG86DX

Station Road

SG86FL

The Moor

SG86QG

Fowlmere Road

SG87ND

Melbourn

Data Sources

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