Melbourn
Ward in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, 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 miles36.9 km
- Cambridge 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Bedford 20 miles32.2 km
- Harlow 22.3 miles36 km
- Stevenage 15 miles24.2 km
- Welwyn Garden City 21.1 miles34 km
- Hatfield 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Bishop's Stortford 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Hitchin 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Hoddesdon 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Harpenden 24.2 miles39 km
- Haverhill 18.3 miles29.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Melbourn Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Meldreth Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Kneesworth Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Whaddon Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Shepreth Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bassingbourn Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Royston Palace Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Royston Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Royston Meridian Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Royston Heath Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Fowlmere Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Melbourn
SG8 6ES, SG8 6HA, SG8 6LH, SG8 6FB, SG8 6AJ, SG8 6FQ, SG8 6ER, SG8 6GT, SG8 5RP … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 17 miles27.4 km
- Luton Airport 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Meldreth Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Shepreth Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
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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 miles7.1 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 9.1 miles14.7 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 9.3 miles15 km
- University of Cambridge University 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Trinity College College 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 11 miles17.6 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 11.8 miles19 km