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 miles
- Cambridge 8.6 miles
- Bedford 21.3 miles
- Rushden 24.4 miles
- Haverhill 23.5 miles
- Huntingdon 8 miles
- March 19 miles
- Newmarket 18.1 miles
- Kempston Hardwick 24.2 miles
- Kempston 23.3 miles
- Ely 14.5 miles
- Biggleswade 16.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Boxworth Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Swavesey Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Conington Parish 1.3 miles
- Fen Drayton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Lolworth Parish 1.8 miles
- Fenstanton Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Over Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Bar Hill Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Elsworth Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Longstanton Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Northstowe Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Dry Drayton Built-up area 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Swavesey
CB24 4RX, CB24 4SB, CB24 4QQ, CB24 4AE, CB24 4UG, CB24 4AP, CB24 4QN, CB24 4RZ, CB24 4RN … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 29.4 miles
- Luton Airport 31.8 miles
- Huntingdon Railway Station 8.1 miles
- Cambridge Railway Station 8.9 miles
Hotels near Swavesey Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne 3 4.8 miles
- The Red Lion 5.6 miles
- The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire 4 3.7 miles
- Pike & Eel Hotel and Marina 3 2.9 miles
- The Old Bridge 3 7.5 miles
- Hyatt Centric Cambridge 4 6.2 miles
- Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4 8.8 miles
- Ramada Cambridge 4 0.9 miles
- The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 7.6 miles
- Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa 4 4.7 miles
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 miles
- Trinity College College 7.7 miles
- University of Cambridge University 8 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 8 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 8 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 8.1 miles
- Hayley Wood Forest 8.7 miles
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 8.7 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles
- Wimpole Estate Estate 9.8 miles
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 9.8 miles
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.8 miles