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 miles2.7 km
- Bedford 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Stevenage 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Bishop's Stortford 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Hitchin 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Haverhill 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Huntingdon 15.1 miles24.2 km
- March 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Newmarket 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Ely 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Biggleswade 16.8 miles27 km
- Royston 11.6 miles18.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Castle Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Market Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Coton Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- West Chesterton Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Arbury Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Grantchester Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Cambridge Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Petersfield Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Trumpington Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Girton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Barton Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- King's Hedges Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Newnham
CB3 9JB, CB3 9LH, CB3 0HB, CB3 0EP, CB3 9HZ, CB3 0ES, CB3 9HW, CB3 9AW, CB3 9LW … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Luton Airport 30.1 miles48.4 km
- Cambridge Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Shelford Railway Station 4.2 miles6.8 km
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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 mile1.6 km
- University of Cambridge University 1 mile1.7 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 8.7 miles14 km
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 12 miles19.3 km