Swavesey
Ward in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.281, -0.018 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 35 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01954 (Madingley) |
The electoral ward centred on Swavesey sits within the district of South Cambridgeshire in the county of Cambridgeshire, in eastern England. It occupies a low-lying fenland landscape between Cambridge and Ely, with a patchwork of arable fields, drainage channels and small industrial and business units on the outskirts that reflect the rural‑to‑commuter transition of the area.
Locally the ward is anchored by a compact village community with a village college, sports facilities and community halls that double as social hubs; the historic centre features traditional cottages and a few listed buildings that hint at its long rural past. The economy leans on agriculture and local services, while many residents commute to nearby employment centres, and an active programme of clubs and seasonal events helps maintain a strong community spirit.
Postcode districts covering Swavesey
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Cambridge 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Bedford 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Rushden 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Haverhill 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Huntingdon 8 miles12.9 km
- March 19 miles30.6 km
- Newmarket 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Kempston Hardwick 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Kempston 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Ely 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Biggleswade 16.8 miles27 km
Neighbouring places
- Boxworth Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Swavesey Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Conington Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Fen Drayton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Lolworth Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Fenstanton Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Over Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Bar Hill Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Elsworth Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Longstanton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Northstowe Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Dry Drayton Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Swavesey
CB24 4GH, CB24 4RB, CB24 4RS, CB24 4UL, CB23 8HG, CB24 4AN, CB24 4RP, CB24 4AQ, CB24 4TA … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 29.4 miles47.4 km
- Luton Airport 31.8 miles51.2 km
- Huntingdon Railway Station 8.1 miles13 km
- Cambridge Railway Station 8.9 miles14.4 km
Hotels near Swavesey Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne 3 4.8 miles7.6 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire 4 3.7 miles6 km
- The Red Lion 5.6 miles9 km
- Pike & Eel Hotel and Marina 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Old Bridge 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Ramada Cambridge 4 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Hyatt Centric Cambridge 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Stay Inn Express 5 miles8 km
- The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
Schools in Swavesey
- Fen Drayton Primary School Primary
- Swavesey Primary School Primary
- Swavesey Village College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Bridge Road Stadium 6.2 miles10 km
- Trinity College College 7.7 miles12.5 km
- University of Cambridge University 8 miles12.8 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 8 miles12.9 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 8 miles12.9 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 8.7 miles14 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles14 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.8 miles20.5 km