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 miles6 km
- Stevenage 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Braintree 25 miles40.2 km
- Bishop's Stortford 19.4 miles31.1 km
- Hitchin 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Haverhill 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Huntingdon 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Newmarket 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Ely 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Ware 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Wareside 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Biggleswade 17.5 miles28.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Great Shelford and Stapleford Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Stapleford Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Great Shelford Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Little Shelford Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Sawston Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Queen Edith's Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hauxton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- South Trumpington Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Babraham Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Trumpington Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Whittlesford Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Newton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Shelford
CB22 5JW, CB22 5DH, CB22 5DF, CB22 5FF, CB22 5JL, CB22 5EP, CB22 5XA, CB22 5EU, CB22 5LB … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Luton Airport 29.1 miles46.8 km
- Shelford Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Whittlesford Parkway Railway Station 3 miles4.9 km
Hotels near Shelford Ad
- Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Sorrento Hotel & Restaurant 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ibis Cambridge Central Station 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- University Arms, Autograph Collection 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Graduate by Hilton Cambridge 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Gonville Hotel 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Selwyn College 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre 4 4 miles6.5 km
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 miles5.2 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 4 miles6.5 km
- University of Cambridge University 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Trinity College College 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 10.7 miles17.3 km