Newnham
Ward in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.204, 0.095 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 43 58 |
| Dialling code: | 01223 (Cambridge) |
Newnham is a compact, largely residential riverside suburb on the west bank of the River Cam, a short walk from Cambridge city centre in Cambridgeshire, England. It sits beside green spaces such as Lammas Land and Sheep's Green, and many of its tree-lined streets of Victorian and Edwardian houses fall within a designated conservation area.
Home to the historic Newnham College of the University of Cambridge, the neighbourhood has a strong academic and family-oriented character, with independent shops and pubs along Barton Road, regular riverside walkers and punting activity, and an active local community focused on conservation. It’s primarily residential with high property values, yet offers very easy access to the city’s cultural and economic amenities.
Postcode districts covering Newnham
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 1.7 miles
- Bedford 24.1 miles
- Stevenage 24.1 miles
- Bishop's Stortford 23.4 miles
- Hitchin 23.4 miles
- Haverhill 16.6 miles
- Huntingdon 15.1 miles
- March 23.9 miles
- Newmarket 13.6 miles
- Ely 15.4 miles
- Biggleswade 16.8 miles
- Royston 11.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Castle Ward 1.1 miles
- Market Ward 1.3 miles
- Coton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- West Chesterton Ward 1.5 miles
- Arbury Ward 1.6 miles
- Grantchester Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Cambridge Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Petersfield Ward 1.7 miles
- Trumpington Ward 1.9 miles
- Girton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Barton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- King's Hedges Ward 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Newnham
CB3 9HQ, CB3 9AH, CB3 9JN, CB3 9DB, CB3 9BD, CB3 9AQ, CB3 0DY, CB3 0FS, CB3 9LS … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 22.8 miles
- Luton Airport 30.1 miles
- Cambridge Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Shelford Railway Station 4.2 miles
Hotels in Newnham Ad
- Graduate by Hilton Cambridge 4
- The Varsity Hotel & Spa 4
- Selwyn College, Cambridge 4
- Rectory Farm Country House 3
Schools in Newnham
- King's College School Independent - all ages
- Newnham Croft Primary School Primary
- St John's College School Independent - all ages
- University of Cambridge Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Trinity College College 1 mile
- University of Cambridge University 1 mile
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 1.1 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 1.1 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 1.2 miles
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 1.6 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 2.6 miles
- Bridge Road Stadium 2.8 miles
- Wimpole Estate Estate 7.5 miles
- Hayley Wood Forest 8.7 miles
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.1 miles
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 12 miles