Cambourne
Parish in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.22, -0.075 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 31 59 |
| Population: | 8,186 |
| Dialling code: | 01954 (Madingley) |
Cambourne is a planned settlement on the western edge of South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, created from late 20th-century development to provide housing close to Cambridge. It comprises distinct neighbourhoods (Great, Lower and Upper) and is noted for its mix of modern housing, new green spaces and a network of cycle routes and footpaths; the local Cambourne Country Park with ponds and wetland habitats is a popular spot for wildlife and family walks.
Locally there’s a strong community feel, anchored by schools such as Cambourne Village College, village shops, sports clubs and a small business hub; many residents commute into Cambridge, but there’s also a growing local economy around the Cambourne Business Park. Social life leans on volunteer groups, community events and outdoor activities, reflecting the settlement’s relatively recent origins and emphasis on combining housing with accessible green infrastructure.
Postcode districts covering Cambourne
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 9 miles
- Bedford 17.4 miles
- Stevenage 22.4 miles
- Rushden 22.5 miles
- Hitchin 20.4 miles
- Haverhill 23.5 miles
- Huntingdon 9.4 miles
- March 23.8 miles
- Newmarket 20.5 miles
- Ampthill 22.4 miles
- Kempston Hardwick 19.9 miles
- Kempston 19.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cambourne Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Caxton Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Knapwell Parish 1.3 miles
- Caxton & Papworth Ward 1.7 miles
- Highfields Caldecote Built-up area 2 miles
- Bourn Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Papworth Everard Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Elsworth Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Caldecote Parish 2.5 miles
- Childerley Parish 2.5 miles
- Eltisley Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Hardwick Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Cambourne
CB23 6HP, CB23 6GJ, CB23 6EN, CB23 5JU, CB23 6FU, CB23 6AB, CB23 6JA, CB23 5FN, CB1 0UH … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 26.6 miles
- Luton Airport 26.9 miles
- St. Neots Railway Station 7.3 miles
- Shepreth Railway Station 8.6 miles
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Schools in Cambourne
- Cambourne Village College Secondary
- Jeavons Wood Primary School Primary
- Monkfield Park Primary School Primary
- The Vine Inter-Church Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hayley Wood Forest 3.8 miles
- Wimpole Estate Estate 5.6 miles
- Bridge Road Stadium 8.2 miles
- Trinity College College 8.2 miles
- University of Cambridge University 8.3 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 8.4 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 8.4 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 8.4 miles
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 8.8 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 9.7 miles
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 10.4 miles
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.5 miles