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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 29 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
29
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
13.27(+15%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.49(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.69(-42%)
Vehicle crime
3.15(-28%)
Burglary
2.6(-6%)
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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £617,000 in Shelford area, with individual transactions ranging from £221,000 up to £4,940,000.

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
Terraced7£353,230
Semi-Detached24£584,622
Flats9£279,000
Detached35£910,000

10 years median price trend in Shelford

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

All postcodes in Shelford

CB225EH

High Street

CB225JZ

Headley Gardens

CB225DX

St Andrews Close

CB225HL

Newton Road

CB225LE

Halatte Gardens

CB225DW

Dolphin Way

CB225FL

Gordons Close

CB225JU

Cambridge Road

CB225DJ

Granta Terrace

CB223BF

Cherry Hinton Road

CB225FG

Mingle Lane

CB225AJ

Hinton Way

CB225AG

Macaulay Square

CB225UD

Wheelers

CB225LP

Woodlands Close

CB225GP

Shelford

CB225EW

Whittlesford Road

CB225LW

Woodlands Road

CB225BY

Bar Close

CB225LF

Robinson Court

CB225EX

Whittlesford Road

CB225LJ

Tunwells Lane

CB225FZ

Welchs Crescent

CB225BA

Hinton Way

CB225EJ

Buristead Road

CB225UT

The Hectare

CB225AZ

Hinton Way

CB225FH

Fletchers Way

CB225FJ

Granta Terrace

CB225DH

London Road

CB225AL

Hinton Way

CB225NA

Station Road

CB223GP

Cambridge Road

CB225BZ

Vine Close

CB225HJ

Hauxton Road

CB225AH

Hinton Way

CB225XB

Hobsons Acre

CB225EU

Whittlesford Road

CB225GL

More's Meadow

CB225JQ

Cambridge Road

CB225AU

Leeway Avenue

CB225BW

Cherry Tree Avenue

CB225BH

Dukes Meadow

CB223AD

Shelford Bottom

CB225JP

Red Hill Close

CB225DZ

Collier Way

CB225EZ

Abberley Wood

CB225DG

London Road

CB225GS

Shelford

CB225LN

Elms Avenue

CB225JE

Cambridge Road

CB225JS

Cambridge Road

CB225NE

Station Court

CB225HE

Bridge Lane

CB225LG

Granhams Close

CB225HB

Shelford

CB225DQ

Chalk Hill

CB225BN

Forge End

CB225AA

Orchard Road

CB225AX

Hinton Way

CB225GN

Shelford

CB225FD

Adcroft Piece

CB225SP

Coxs Close

CB225LS

Cambridge Road

CB225GW

Shelford

CB225SS

Anvil Close

CB225AY

Hills View

CB225UX

Moor Close

CB225EE

Maris Green

CB225NB

Cabbage Moor

CB225JW

Westfield Road

CB225EL

Church Street

CB225SL

Walnut Drive

CB225DR

London Road

CB225ER

Courtyards

CB223AB

Babraham Road

CB225DN

The Chestnuts

CB225EA

Joscelynes

CB225GR

Shelford

CB225EY

Ashen Green

CB225GJ

Granham's Road

CB225AN

Hinton Way

CB225DP

Aylesford Way

CB225LY

Spinney Drive

CB225AR

Grain Close

CB225AT

Peacocks

CB225FA

May Pasture

CB225AS

Chaston Road

CB225LH

De Freville Road

CB225HG

Church Street

CB225BT

Greenfield Close

CB223AA

Shelford Bottom

CB223FB

Shelford

CB225DA

Sternes Way

CB225DT

Priams Way

CB225FW

River View

CB225BJ

Bar Lane

CB225LB

Cavendish Place

CB225GU

Shelford

CB225BS

Poplar Way

Data Sources

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