Meldreth
Parish in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.093, 0.002 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TL 37 45 |
| Population: | 1,783 |
| Dialling code: | 01763 (Royston) |
Meldreth is a village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, set along the small River Mel a short distance south‑west of Cambridge and close to the border with Hertfordshire near Royston. It retains a pleasant mix of chalky arable countryside, historic buildings and domestic ribbon development, with a compact village centre and a medieval parish church at its heart.
The village has a long history with archaeological finds showing ancient settlement and a strong local identity today: a village hall, primary school and community groups organise regular events and a village fete, while Meldreth railway station on the Cambridge–London line makes it a popular commuter base. Local life combines small‑scale farming and rural trades with residents who work in Cambridge or London, giving the place a quiet, community‑minded character.
Postcode districts covering Meldreth
Most populated places nearby
- Luton 23.3 miles37.4 km
- Cambridge 9.3 miles15 km
- Bedford 20 miles32.1 km
- Harlow 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Stevenage 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Welwyn Garden City 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Bishop's Stortford 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Hitchin 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Hoddesdon 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Harpenden 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Haverhill 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Hertford 20.8 miles33.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Meldreth Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Melbourn Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Whaddon Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Shepreth Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Kneesworth Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Bassingbourn Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Barrington Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Orwell Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Royston Palace Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Foxton Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Fowlmere Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Meldreth
SG8 6LN, SG8 6GQ, SG8 6JZ, SG8 6JH, SG8 5RN, SG8 6JY, SG8 6RH, SG8 6GN, SG8 6LS … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Luton Airport 21.8 miles35.2 km
- Meldreth Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Shepreth Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
Hotels near Meldreth Ad
- Sheene Mill 3 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4 9 miles14.4 km
- Coach House Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne 3 9.3 miles15 km
- Old Bull Inn 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Lodge Duxford 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- University Arms, Autograph Collection 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Selwyn College 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Graduate by Hilton Cambridge 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
Schools in Meldreth
- Aurora Meldreth Manor School Independent - special
- Meldreth Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wimpole Estate Estate 4 miles6.4 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 8.9 miles14.3 km
- University of Cambridge University 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Trinity College College 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 10.6 miles17 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 11.2 miles17.9 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 11.3 miles18.2 km