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 miles14.5 km
- Bedford 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Stevenage 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Rushden 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Hitchin 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Haverhill 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Huntingdon 9.4 miles15.2 km
- March 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Newmarket 20.5 miles33 km
- Ampthill 22.4 miles36 km
- Kempston Hardwick 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Kempston 19.3 miles31 km
Neighbouring places
- Cambourne Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Caxton Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Knapwell Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Caxton & Papworth Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Highfields Caldecote Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Bourn Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Papworth Everard Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Elsworth Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Caldecote Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Childerley Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Eltisley Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Hardwick Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Cambourne
CB23 5JF, CB23 6DU, CB1 0TB, CB1 0DA, CB23 6FH, CB1 0UH, CB1 0TN, CB23 6LE, CB23 5FL … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 26.6 miles42.8 km
- Luton Airport 26.9 miles43.3 km
- St. Neots Railway Station 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Shepreth Railway Station 8.6 miles13.8 km
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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 miles6.2 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Trinity College College 8.2 miles13.2 km
- University of Cambridge University 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.5 miles23.3 km