Melbourn
Ward in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, SG8, England
| Coordinates: | 52.086, 0.002 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 37 44 |
| Dialling code: | 01763 (Royston) |
The ward centred on the village of Melbourn sits within South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England and takes its name from the nearby River Mel. It combines a compact historic core - including an old parish church and several listed buildings - with surrounding housing and agricultural land, reflecting a long rural history alongside more recent development.
Its close transport links and proximity to Cambridge make the area popular with commuters and support a modest mix of small businesses and light industry, while a strong village community is evident in local clubs, schools and pubs that stage seasonal events and keep a distinct local identity.
Postcode districts covering Melbourn
Most populated places nearby
- Luton 22.9 miles
- Cambridge 9.8 miles
- Bedford 20 miles
- Harlow 22.3 miles
- Stevenage 15 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 21.1 miles
- Hatfield 24.6 miles
- Bishop's Stortford 16.6 miles
- Hitchin 14.9 miles
- Hoddesdon 23.2 miles
- Harpenden 24.2 miles
- Haverhill 18.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Melbourn Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Meldreth Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Kneesworth Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Whaddon Parish 2 miles
- Shepreth Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Bassingbourn Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Parish 2.3 miles
- Royston Palace Ward 2.4 miles
- Royston Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Royston Meridian Ward 2.6 miles
- Royston Heath Ward 2.9 miles
- Fowlmere Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Melbourn
SG8 6AP, SG8 6UH, SG8 6EL, SG8 7ND, SG8 6BD, SG8 6PP, SG8 6JD, SG8 6UL, SG8 5SQ … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 17 miles
- Luton Airport 21.5 miles
- Meldreth Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Shepreth Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels in Melbourn Ad
Schools in Melbourn
- Aurora Meldreth Manor School Independent - special
- Melbourn Primary School Primary
- Melbourn Village College Secondary
- Meldreth Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wimpole Estate Estate 4.4 miles
- Hayley Wood Forest 7.1 miles
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 9.1 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 9.3 miles
- University of Cambridge University 9.5 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 9.6 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 9.7 miles
- Trinity College College 9.7 miles
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 10.3 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 10.9 miles
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 11 miles
- Bridge Road Stadium 11.8 miles