Godwin Close Cambridge
41 addresses across 1 postcode (CB1), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5400018.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £620,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 26 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 7, D: 17, E: 1).
- Flood: 36 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 C; Band D in Cambridge costs £2,467 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 41 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cornford House Surgery, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 67 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £620,000 | £620,000 | £620,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £345,500 | £312,500 | £378,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £357,500 | £357,500 | £357,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £341,250 | £335,000 | £347,500 |
| 2014 | 3 | £320,000 | £295,000 | £350,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £187,000 | £124,000 | £250,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £197,000 | £190,000 | £265,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £202,000 | £202,000 | £202,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2025 | 23 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £620,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2022 | 27 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £365,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 35 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £378,500 | |
| 1 Feb 2021 | 10 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £312,500 | |
| 6 Nov 2020 | 36 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £357,500 | |
| 22 Feb 2019 | 34 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £355,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2015 | 15 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £347,500 | |
| 24 Apr 2015 | 24 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £335,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2014 | 2A CB1 8QS | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2014 | 1 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2014 | 29 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2011 | 29 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2011 | 2A CB1 8QS | Detached | £124,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2007 | 23 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2006 | 29 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2006 | 22 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2006 | 1 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £197,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2004 | 17 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £202,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2002 | 17 CB1 8QS | Semi-detached | £110,000 |
Energy performance certificates
26 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (24); Bungalow, detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (16); 1930-1949 (8); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12); owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cambridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,467 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,645 | £1,919 | £2,193 | £2,467 | £3,015 | £3,563 | £4,112 | £4,934 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (62% of about 660 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)
- 130, Queen Ediths Way, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 8NW: up to 4 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- The Paddocks Trading Estate, Cherry Hinton Road, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Housing allocation at, The Paddocks Trading Estate, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1: up to 123 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Sorrento Hotel 190 - 196, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1: up to 16 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Sorrento Hotel 190 - 196, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1: up to 16 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- 1A Fendon Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire: up to 8 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 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, 28 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 9 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB1 8QS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cambridge 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Shelford (Cambs) 222,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Cambridge North 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gunhild Court Cambridge | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hospital Bus Station Addenbrookes | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | NCP | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 33.6 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cornford House Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Polaris Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Gables Dental Practice | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Addenbrookes Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Parkside Police Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Orchard Cashzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 13 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.1 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Baldock Way Allotments 1.5 ha | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Botanic Garden, Cambridge, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Botanic Garden, Cambridge | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Mill Road Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Limekiln Close | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Giants Grave | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Missleton Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Longroad Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Beechwood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Mill Pit | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 | 40 | 41 |
1 of the street's 41 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 Cambridge: see them on the Cambridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Edith Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 150 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Emma Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Homerton Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Netherhall School | Secondary | 11–18 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Morley Memorial Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ridgefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Coleridge Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Spinney Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology | Secondary | 13–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Colville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunstan Court CB1 8QD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Express convenience store CB1 8RE | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Polaris Pharmacy CB1 8RE | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2024 |
| The Coffee House CB1 8QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 4 Good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| M & H General Stores CB1 8QJ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2021 |
| Khang's Fish Shop CB1 8QJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Queen Edith Public House CB1 8QN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Monty's Catering @ Queen Ediths PH CB1 8QN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Perhaps CB1 8QN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Spencers Supermarket CB1 8QJ | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Sarah's Cake Creations CB1 7TF | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Cherry Hinton Care Home CB1 8DB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| MRH Retail Orchard CB1 8EA | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gunhild Court (24); On or near Godwin Close (22); On or near Wulfstan Way (10); On or near Hulatt Road (4); On or near Gunhild Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 32% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 91% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- CB1 8QS: 41 addresses
Nearby streets
Gunhild Court · Gunhild Close · Mowbray Road · Hulatt Road · Godwin Way · Edeva Court · Missleton Court · Wulfstan Way · Spalding Way · Mander Way · Bullen Close · Cherry Hinton Road
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.