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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

CB225JQ

Cambridge Road

CB225SS

Anvil Close

CB225AN

Hinton Way

CB225GY

Shelford

CB225BJ

Bar Lane

CB225DF

Greenhedges

CB225LN

Elms Avenue

CB225NE

Station Court

CB225AG

Macaulay Square

CB225DD

London Road

CB225DH

London Road

CB225LH

De Freville Road

CB225LR

Station Road

CB225EG

High Green

CB225SP

Coxs Close

CB225AH

Hinton Way

CB225DU

Hawthorne Road

CB225EE

Maris Green

CB225ET

The Terrace

CB225JF

Davey Crescent

CB225AJ

Hinton Way

CB225GJ

Granham's Road

CB225GZ

Shelford

CB225EY

Ashen Green

CB225FZ

Welchs Crescent

CB225EP

Beech Close

CB225FU

Cambridge Road

CB225LB

Cavendish Place

CB223AA

Shelford Bottom

CB225AF

Macaulay Avenue

CB225DT

Priams Way

CB225EF

Abberley Wood

CB225EQ

High Green

CB225JE

Cambridge Road

CB223GP

Cambridge Road

CB225AP

Chaston Road

CB225GL

More's Meadow

CB225AT

Peacocks

CB225HE

Bridge Lane

CB225HG

Church Street

CB225NA

Station Road

CB225AY

Hills View

CB225DB

London Road

CB225SY

Mingle Lane

CB223AD

Shelford Bottom

CB223BF

Cherry Hinton Road

CB225FF

Old School Court

CB225GU

Shelford

CB225JR

Red Hill Lane

CB225NB

Cabbage Moor

CB225AL

Hinton Way

CB225HL

Newton Road

CB225JW

Westfield Road

CB225JY

Granhams Road

CB225AD

Hinton Way

CB225AQ

Coppice Avenue

CB225AX

Hinton Way

CB225JS

Cambridge Road

CB223AB

Babraham Road

CB225LX

Poplar Close

CB225AW

Birch Trees Road

CB225BX

Haverhill Road

CB225GQ

Shelford

CB225DE

London Road

CB225DJ

Granta Terrace

CB225EB

Heffer Close

Data Sources

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