Balsham
Ward in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.133, 0.334 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 59 50 |
| Dialling code: | 01440 (Haverhill) |
Balsham is an electoral ward centred on a large village in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, set on the rolling chalklands close to the Suffolk border and roughly ten to twelve miles south‑east of Cambridge, with the market town of Linton only a few miles away. The surrounding countryside is predominantly arable, giving the area wide views, hedgerows and a mix of traditional cottages and more modern housing.
There is a recognisably historic core with a medieval parish church and narrow lanes, but the community is lively and largely commuter‑oriented, with local clubs, a primary school, a village hall, shops and pubs supporting village life. Agriculture still shapes the local economy and landscape, while conservation-minded residents and regular village events give Balsham a strong village identity despite its proximity to the city.
Postcode districts covering Balsham
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Braintree 19.5 miles31.5 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 18.5 miles29.9 km
- Bishop's Stortford 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Haverhill 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Sudbury 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Newmarket 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Ely 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Biggleswade 25 miles40.2 km
- Royston 16.2 miles26 km
- Saffron Walden 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Mildenhall 16.8 miles27 km
Neighbouring places
- Balsham Built-up area 0.8 miles1.4 km
- West Wratting Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Weston Colville Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- West Wickham Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Horseheath Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Carlton Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Brinkley Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Linton Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Hildersham Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Bartlow Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Burrough Green Built-up area 3.8 miles6 km
- Withersfield Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
Example postcodes in Balsham
CB21 4EP, CB21 5NR, CB21 4HL, CB21 5NF, CB21 4AR, CB21 5NU, CB21 4QP, CB21 4ZQ, CB21 4SH … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Luton Airport 34.8 miles56 km
- Dullingham Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Whittlesford Parkway Railway Station 7.4 miles11.9 km
Hotels near Balsham Ad
- The Three Hills 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Jockey Club Rooms 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4 9.4 miles15.2 km
- The Suffolk Hotel 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Best Western Heath Court Hotel 3 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge-Duxford M11, Jct.10 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge 3 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Sorrento Hotel & Restaurant 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
Schools in Balsham
- Meadow Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 10.2 miles16.5 km
- University of Cambridge University 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Trinity College College 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 12 miles19.3 km
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.4 miles19.9 km