Melbourn
Built-up area in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.082, 0.019 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 38 44 |
| Population: | 4,689 |
| Dialling code: | 01763 (Royston) |
Melbourn is a compact village in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, sitting roughly nine miles south of Cambridge and close to Royston. It occupies a pleasant spot on the northern edge of the chalk landscape that leads down towards Hertfordshire and enjoys easy road links (near the A10/A505) and rail access via nearby stations, making it a popular base for commuters as well as local workers. The village centre still shows its historic layout, with a medieval parish church and a mix of older cottages and more modern housing.
Locally there's a strong community feel, with village clubs, a village college and regular events alongside pubs and independent shops. Economically the village has diversified from its agricultural roots: a notable business and industrial presence on the outskirts hosts light industry and technology-related firms that benefit from proximity to the Cambridge research cluster. The result is a blend of traditional village life and a quieter commuter economy, with enough local activity to keep it lively without losing its rural character.
Postcode districts covering Melbourn
Most populated places nearby
- Luton 23.4 miles
- Cambridge 9.6 miles
- Bedford 20.8 miles
- Harlow 21.9 miles
- Stevenage 15.2 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 21.2 miles
- Hatfield 24.7 miles
- Bishop's Stortford 16 miles
- Hitchin 15.3 miles
- Hoddesdon 23 miles
- Harpenden 24.5 miles
- Haverhill 17.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Meldreth Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Shepreth Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Fowlmere Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Kneesworth Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Royston Palace Ward 2.6 miles
- Royston Meridian Ward 2.6 miles
- Royston Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Whaddon Parish 2.8 miles
- Foxton Built-up area 3 miles
- Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Parish 3 miles
- Bassingbourn Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Royston Heath Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Melbourn
SG8 6BN, SG8 6BG, SG8 6DN, SG8 6AA, SG8 6EE, SG8 6HT, SG8 6JF, SG8 6AD, SG8 6HB … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 16.4 miles
- Luton Airport 21.8 miles
- Meldreth Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Shepreth Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels near Melbourn Ad
- Sheene Mill 3 0.4 miles
- Coach House Hotel 3 1.8 miles
- Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4 9.2 miles
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 7 miles
- Old Bull Inn 3 miles
- The Lodge Duxford 4 6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge-Duxford M11, Jct.10 3 6.4 miles
- Graduate by Hilton Cambridge 4 9.2 miles
- University Arms, Autograph Collection 4 9.4 miles
- Ibis Cambridge Central Station 3 9.3 miles
Schools in Melbourn
- Melbourn Primary School Primary
- Melbourn Village College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Wimpole Estate Estate 5 miles
- Hayley Wood Forest 7.8 miles
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 8.9 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 9.2 miles
- University of Cambridge University 9.4 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 9.4 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 9.5 miles
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 9.6 miles
- Trinity College College 9.6 miles
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 10.2 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 10.7 miles
- Bridge Road Stadium 11.8 miles