Girton
Ward in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.231, 0.05 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 40 61 |
| Dialling code: | 01954 (Madingley) |
Girton is a suburban ward just to the north‑west of Cambridge in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, sitting on slightly higher ground above the city and benefiting from easy access to major routes such as the M11. It combines a compact village centre with surrounding residential streets and newer developments, so the area feels both villagey and commuter‑oriented, with local shops, a village hall and green spaces used by families and clubs.
The ward has a long history visible in landmarks like the medieval St Andrew's Church and the presence of Girton College, one of the early colleges opened to women by the University of Cambridge, which gives the area a quiet academic flavour. Economically it is largely residential with small businesses and many residents working in Cambridge’s research, education and tech sectors, while active community groups and annual village events keep a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Girton
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Bedford 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Stevenage 24.9 miles40 km
- Hitchin 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Haverhill 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Huntingdon 12.4 miles19.9 km
- March 22 miles35.4 km
- Newmarket 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Kempston 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Ely 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Biggleswade 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Royston 12.8 miles20.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Madingley Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Dry Drayton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Coton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Girton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bar Hill Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Oakington and Westwick Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Oakington Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Castle Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Hardwick Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Newnham Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Lolworth Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Histon Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Girton
CB3 0PJ, CB23 8BD, CB3 1BD, CB23 8DA, CB23 8AG, CB23 8DD, CB23 8BY, CB3 0NE, CB3 0JR … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 25.2 miles40.5 km
- Luton Airport 30.4 miles48.9 km
- Cambridge Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Waterbeach Railway Station 6.6 miles10.6 km
Hotels near Girton Ad
- The Red Lion 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Hyatt Centric Cambridge 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne 3 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Selwyn College 3.1 miles5 km
- University Arms, Autograph Collection 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Graduate by Hilton Cambridge 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Varsity Hotel & Spa 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Holiday Inn Cambridge 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
Schools in Girton
- Dry Drayton C of E (C) Primary School Primary
- Girton Glebe Primary School Primary
- Gretton School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Bridge Road Stadium 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Trinity College College 3.4 miles5.4 km
- University of Cambridge University 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles22 km