Shelford
Ward in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.148, 0.152 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 47 52 |
| Dialling code: | 01223 (Cambridge) |
Shelford is a mostly residential ward in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, centred on the adjoining villages of Great Shelford and Little Shelford. It sits in a pleasant riverside and arable landscape on the banks of the River Granta, a short commute south of Cambridge with rail links that also make London accessible. The area benefits from green belt countryside, popular footpaths and accessible road links, giving it a semi-rural feel while remaining well connected to the city.
Locally the ward is known for its mix of historic buildings and active village life: churches, village halls, small shops, pubs and sports clubs that support a strong community atmosphere. Economically it is largely a commuter and service-orientated area with many residents working in nearby research, education and tech sectors, while its conservation areas and heritage features reflect a history that predates modern suburban growth.
Postcode districts covering Shelford
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 3.7 miles
- Stevenage 22.3 miles
- Braintree 25 miles
- Bishop's Stortford 19.4 miles
- Hitchin 22.5 miles
- Haverhill 12.7 miles
- Huntingdon 19.4 miles
- Newmarket 12.9 miles
- Ely 18.2 miles
- Ware 24.5 miles
- Wareside 23.4 miles
- Biggleswade 17.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Great Shelford and Stapleford Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Stapleford Parish 0.6 miles
- Great Shelford Parish 0.7 miles
- Little Shelford Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Sawston Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Queen Edith's Ward 2.1 miles
- Hauxton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- South Trumpington Parish 2.5 miles
- Babraham Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Trumpington Ward 2.7 miles
- Whittlesford Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Newton Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Shelford
CB22 5FL, CB22 5EL, CB22 5FJ, CB22 5DT, CB22 5JG, CB22 5EN, CB22 5EX, CB22 5AH, CB22 5AY … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 18.5 miles
- Luton Airport 29.1 miles
- Shelford Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Whittlesford Parkway Railway Station 3 miles
Hotels near Shelford Ad
- The Regent Aparthotel 3 3.9 miles
- Wilde Cambridge City Centre 4 4.4 miles
- West Court- Jesus College 4.4 miles
- Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4 3.3 miles
- Ibis Cambridge Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- Graduate by Hilton Cambridge 4 3.9 miles
- The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals 4 3.7 miles
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre 4 4 miles
- YHA Cambridge Hostel 4 3.5 miles
- Sorrento Hotel & Restaurant 3 2.8 miles
Schools in Shelford
- Great and Little Shelford C of E (Aided) Primary School Primary
- Stapleford Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 3.3 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 3.8 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 4 miles
- University of Cambridge University 4.1 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 4.1 miles
- Trinity College College 4.3 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 4.5 miles
- Bridge Road Stadium 6.7 miles
- Wimpole Estate Estate 8.6 miles
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 9.2 miles
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 9.3 miles
- Hayley Wood Forest 10.7 miles