Feltons Fordham, East Cambridgeshire
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (CB7), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12001379.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £320,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in East Cambridgeshire costs £2,485 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 89% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Soham, about 5.1 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.4 km (1.5 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 7 to 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Staploe Medical Centre, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away.
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £326,750 | £300,000 | £353,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £149,950 | £149,950 | £149,950 |
| 1995 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2007 | 2 CB7 5NF | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2005 | 5 CB7 5NF | Detached | £353,500 | |
| 24 Jun 2005 | 1 CB7 5NF | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 4 May 1999 | 4 CB7 5NF | Detached | £149,950 | |
| 29 Sep 1995 | 1 CB7 5NF | Detached | £120,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 149 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 B (35% of about 1,240 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Fordham (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 22, MILL LANE, grade II
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 (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Scotsdale Garden Centre, Market Street, Fordham, CB7 5LQ: up to 150 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Scotsdale Garden Centre, Market Street, Fordham, CB7 5LQ, pending decision (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Fordham Technology Centre, 5 Station Road, Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 5LW, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 29 homes the Environment Agency counts, 1 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB7 5NF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CB7 5NQ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 7 m and 11 m above sea level (10 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB7 5NF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CB7 5NQ | 100% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Soham 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Kennett 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Newmarket 374,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest War Memorial Fordham | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | The Guineas Bus Station Newmarket | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 48.4 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Staploe Medical Centre | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Staploe Pharmacy | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Newmarket Community Hospital | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Police station | Ely Police Station | 13.4 km (8.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Mfg - Downfields | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,570 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 680 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.5 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 320 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Peters, a listed building (Grade I), 300 m east. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Peters | Listed building, Grade I | 300 m east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Yard Wood | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Brackland Rough | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Abbey Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Limekiln Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Small Path Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Four Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is 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 | 380 m | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham Bowls Club CB7 5NJ | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Fordham Royal British Legion Club CB7 5NJ | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| The Crown Fordham CB7 5NJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Fordham Service Station CB7 5NG | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| The Chequers Public House CB7 5NG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Fordham Fish Bar CB7 5NG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Roost Coffee House CB7 5NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Linhs Chinese Restaurant CB7 5NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Trinity Hall B & B CB7 5PE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 360 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2020 |
| The Co-operative Group CB7 5JT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Fordham Pre School & Fun Club CB7 5NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd At Fordham CofE Primary School CB7 5NL | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (6); On or near Feltons (2); On or near Mill Lane (2); On or near Church Street (2); On or near Walton Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nearby streets
Hillside Meadow · Church Street · Mill Lane · Carter Street · Walton Close · Frowd Close · New Path · Trinity Close · River Lane · Collin's Hill
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.