Azalea Avenue Fordham, East Cambridgeshire
20 addresses across 1 postcode (CB7), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12004466.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £477,500 across 13 sales.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 19).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in East Cambridgeshire costs £2,485 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Soham, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 8 to 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Staploe Medical Centre, about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away.
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | £477,500 | £309,950 | £529,950 |
| 2023 | 13 | £399,950 | £309,950 | £525,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2024 | 56 CB7 6BF | Detached | £477,500 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2024 | 52 CB7 6BF | Detached | £394,950 | New build. |
| 24 Jul 2024 | 3 CB7 6BF | Detached | £379,950 | New build. |
| 21 Jun 2024 | 48 CB7 6BF | Semi-detached | £309,950 | New build. |
| 10 May 2024 | 54 CB7 6BF | Detached | £499,950 | New build. |
| 12 Apr 2024 | 58 CB7 6BF | Detached | £529,950 | New build. |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 17 CB7 6BF | Detached | £509,950 | New build. |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 38 CB7 6BF | Detached | £499,950 | New build. |
| 22 Mar 2024 | 8 CB7 6BF | Detached | £369,950 | New build. |
| 8 Mar 2024 | 19 CB7 6BF | Detached | £529,950 | New build. |
| 29 Feb 2024 | 14 CB7 6BF | Detached | £369,950 | New build. |
| 15 Feb 2024 | 50 CB7 6BF | Semi-detached | £309,950 | New build. |
| 17 Jan 2024 | 13 CB7 6BF | Detached | £489,950 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2023 | 9 CB7 6BF | Semi-detached | £449,950 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2023 | 40 CB7 6BF | Detached | £399,950 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2023 | 34 CB7 6BF | Detached | £379,950 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2023 | 12 CB7 6BF | Detached | £369,950 | New build. |
| 14 Dec 2023 | 15 CB7 6BF | Detached | £489,950 | New build. |
| 5 Dec 2023 | 7 CB7 6BF | Semi-detached | £449,950 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 2023 | 6 CB7 6BF | Detached | £379,950 | New build. |
| 8 Nov 2023 | 5 CB7 6BF | Detached | £389,950 | New build. |
| 8 Sep 2023 | 11 CB7 6BF | Detached | £525,000 | New build. |
| 31 Aug 2023 | 1 CB7 6BF | Detached | £499,950 | New build. |
| 16 Aug 2023 | 10 CB7 6BF | Detached | £459,950 | New build. |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 4 CB7 6BF | Semi-detached | £309,950 | New build. |
| 24 May 2023 | 2 CB7 6BF | Semi-detached | £310,000 | New build. |
| 22 Jun 2022 | 7 CB7 6BF | Other | £1,021,326 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 103 m². Most common: House, detached (11); House, semi-detached (7); Flat (1). Built: 2023 (19).
Council tax
What each band costs in East Cambridgeshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,485 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,657 | £1,933 | £2,209 | £2,485 | £3,037 | £3,590 | £4,142 | £4,970 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (22% of about 980 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Fordham Technology Centre 5 Station Road Fordham Cambridgeshire CB7 5LW: up to 5 homes, permissioned (130 m)
- Fordham Technology Centre, 5 Station Road, Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 5LW, permissioned (150 m)
- Scotsdale Garden Centre, Market Street, Fordham, CB7 5LQ: up to 150 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- Scotsdale Garden Centre, Market Street, Fordham, CB7 5LQ, pending decision (260 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 8 m and 10 m above sea level (9 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB7 6BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Soham 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Newmarket 374,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Kennett 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest River Lane Fordham | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | The Guineas Bus Station Newmarket | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 48 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Staploe Medical Centre | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Wellbeing Pharmacy | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Newmarket Community Hospital | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Ely Police Station | 13.3 km (8.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Mfg - Downfields | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,570 m² | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 850 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5.5 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Yard Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Brackland Rough | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Abbey Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Limekiln Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Small Path Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Four Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 20 |
6 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for East Cambridgeshire: see them on the East Cambridgeshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpsons Nurseries Limited CB7 5LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 4 Good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| The Pheasant CB7 5LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| The Sunflower Cafe CB7 5LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Fresh And Proper CB7 6AL | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Terence Place (5); On or near Market Street (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 37% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CB7 6BF: 20 addresses of 40 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Terence Place · Scabious Gardens · Abbey Place · Market Street · Ironbridge Path · Poplar Avenue · Feast Close · Sycamore Drive · Hurts Croft
All the streets in CB7 and across East Cambridgeshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.