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About

Shelford ward encompasses the neighbouring villages of Great and Little Shelford, situated directly south of Cambridge along the River Cam. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older housing near the high streets and newer developments on the fringes. It functions as a commuter settlement for Cambridge, supported by its own railway station providing direct links to the city. Local commerce is centred on the shops and services lining the main thoroughfares in both villages.

The River Granta, a tributary of the Cam, flows through the ward, with a public footpath following its course past the grounds of the Shelford Rugby Club. Agricultural land and open fields separate the two village cores, maintaining a distinct character for each. The area includes the Shelford Priory, a historic site with medieval origins, set within private grounds. Community life is anchored by several schools, churches, and sports facilities serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Shelford has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shelford is £81,066 per year. There are 2 schools in Shelford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shelford is home to around 7,309 people, with a population density of about 346.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shelford Population
7,309
Population density
346.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
11.9(+3%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.67(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.79(-25%)
Burglary
3.42(+23%)
Vehicle crime
2.87(-37%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,646
77.27%
Other White
650
8.9%
Indian
176
2.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
118
1.61%
Chinese
112
1.53%
Total population: 7,307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,608
60.22%
Level 3 (A level)
624
10.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
576
9.61%
No qualifications
550
9.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
310
5.17%
Total 16+ residents: 5,991

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,361
42.99%
Owns with a mortgage
845
26.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
416
13.14%
Social rents from council
368
11.62%
Other social rented
96
3.03%
Total households: 3,166

Property prices in Shelford

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £622,500 in Shelford area, with individual transactions ranging from £221,000 up to £4,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shelford 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 Shelford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£865,000
Flats9£265,000
Semi-Detached21£600,000
Terraced8£366,615

10 years median price trend in Shelford

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

All postcodes in Shelford

CB225UX

Moor Close

CB225BQ

Gog Magog Way

CB225FH

Fletchers Way

CB225LJ

Tunwells Lane

CB225DW

Dolphin Way

CB225FA

May Pasture

CB225HD

Shelford

CB225LE

Halatte Gardens

CB225JG

Bridge Close

CB225DR

London Road

CB225DS

Church Street

CB225BW

Cherry Tree Avenue

CB225GP

Shelford

CB225AS

Chaston Road

CB225DQ

Chalk Hill

CB225GR

Shelford

CB223FB

Shelford

CB225EL

Church Street

CB225AU

Leeway Avenue

CB225HA

Selwyn Close

CB225DX

St Andrews Close

CB225GF

Meadow View

CB225GH

More's Meadow

CB225JZ

Headley Gardens

CB225BT

Greenfield Close

CB225GN

Shelford

CB225JU

Cambridge Road

CB225LY

Spinney Drive

CB225FW

River View

CB225BN

Forge End

CB225EX

Whittlesford Road

CB225JJ

Cambridge Road

CB223AE

Gog Magog Hills Estate

CB225FG

Mingle Lane

CB225AE

Macaulay Avenue

CB225BD

Glebe Lane

CB225DN

The Chestnuts

CB225LZ

Woollards Lane

CB225EZ

Abberley Wood

CB225DP

Aylesford Way

CB225GS

Shelford

CB225XA

Cherry Trees

CB225DG

London Road

CB225LG

Granhams Close

CB225BE

Hinton Way

CB225BS

Poplar Way

CB225BZ

Vine Close

CB225EH

High Street

CB225FE

Trinity Lane

CB225LS

Cambridge Road

CB225LW

Woodlands Road

CB225FY

Ashen Green

CB225HF

Manor Road

CB225AZ

Hinton Way

CB225GW

Shelford

CB225HJ

Hauxton Road

CB225EN

Kings Mill Lane

CB225LA

Marfleet Close

CB225EJ

Buristead Road

CB225JX

Granhams Road

CB225DA

Sternes Way

CB225HB

Shelford

CB225XB

Hobsons Acre

CB225JP

Red Hill Close

CB225JT

Cambridge Road

CB225ES

High Street

CB225EU

Whittlesford Road

CB225JL

Stonehill Road

CB225BH

Dukes Meadow

CB225AA

Orchard Road

CB225JH

Walden Way

CB225JN

Cambridge Road

CB225AB

The Orchards

CB225AR

Grain Close

CB225BA

Hinton Way

CB225BL

Finches Close

CB225GT

Shelford

CB225LU

Shelford Park Avenue

CB225BY

Bar Close

CB225FL

Gordons Close

CB225HH

Garden Fields

CB225EW

Whittlesford Road

CB225UT

The Hectare

CB225LP

Woodlands Close

CB225BB

Hinton Way

CB225BP

Bury Road

CB225DZ

Collier Way

CB225FJ

Granta Terrace

CB225LQ

Granhams Road

CB225SL

Walnut Drive

CB225LD

Mill Court

CB225ER

Courtyards

CB225GG

Almond Close

CB225EA

Joscelynes

CB225UD

Wheelers

CB225BG

Mingle Lane

CB225FD

Adcroft Piece

CB225FX

Haverhill Road

CB225LF

Robinson Court

CB225GX

Shelford

Data Sources

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