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About

Shelford ward is located in South Cambridgeshire, covering the villages of Great Shelford and Little Shelford. The area is situated along the River Cam, with a mix of residential and rural landscapes. The ward benefits from good transport links, including a railway station providing direct services to Cambridge and London. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and schools, serving the needs of residents.

The ward has a strong sense of community, with events often held at the village halls and green spaces. The surrounding countryside offers walking and cycling routes, connecting to the wider Cambridgeshire network. Shelford ward maintains a balance between village life and accessibility to Cambridge, making it a practical choice for commuters and families.

Area overview

On average Shelford has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shelford is £65,174 per year. There are 2 schools in Shelford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shelford Population
7,309
Population density
346.7 per km²

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

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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £619,750 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£850,000
Flats8£262,500
Semi-Detached23£600,000
Terraced10£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

CB225LH

De Freville Road

CB225LR

Station Road

CB225NE

Station Road

CB225AH

Hinton Way

CB225DU

Hawthorne Road

CB225EE

High Green

CB225EG

High Green

CB225ET

Little Shelford , Foxton & Haslingfield

CB225SP

Cox's Close

CB225WG

High Green

CB225AJ

Hinton Way

CB225GJ

Granham's Road

CB225JF

Davey Crescent

CB225EY

Ashen Green

CB225FZ

Welchs Crescent

CB225EP

Beech Close

CB225FU

Cambridge Road

CB225LB

Cambridge Road

CB223AA

Babraham Road

CB223GP

Babraham Road

CB225AF

Macaulay Avenue

CB225AP

Chaston Road

CB225DT

Hawthorne Road

CB225EF

Abberley Wood

CB225EQ

High Green

CB225GL

More's Meadow

CB225JE

Cambridge Road

CB225UX

Moor Close

CB225AT

Church Street

CB225AY

Hills View

CB225DB

London Road

CB225HE

Bridge Lane

CB225HG

Church Street

CB225NA

Station Road

CB225SY

Gog Magog Way

CB223AD

Babraham Road

CB223BF

Cherry Hinton Road

CB225AD

Hinton Way

CB225AQ

Coppice Avenue

CB225AX

Glebe Lane

CB225FF

Old School Court

CB225JR

Red Hill Lane

CB225JS

Cambridge Road

CB225NB

Cabbage Moor

CB223AB

Babraham Road

CB225AL

Coppice Avenue

CB225HL

Newton Road

CB225JW

Cambridge Road

CB225JY

Granham's Road

CB225LX

Poplar Close

CB225DE

London Road

CB225AW

Birch Trees Road

CB225BX

Gog Magog Way

CB225DJ

Granta Terrace

CB225EB

Heffer Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.