Lammas Field Cambridge
28 addresses across 2 postcodes (CB3), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5401185.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £485,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (C: 17, D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: 31 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 F; Band D in Cambridge costs £2,467 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lammas Land, is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 28 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newnham Walk Surgery, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 68% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £443,886 | £443,886 | £443,886 |
| 2015 | 1 | £373,000 | £373,000 | £373,000 |
| 2012 | 3 | £275,000 | £267,500 | £275,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £111,000 | £111,000 | £111,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2024 | 18 CB3 9HX | Terraced | £485,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2021 | 5 CB3 9HX | Semi-detached | £443,886 | |
| 6 Mar 2015 | 7 CB3 9HX | Terraced | £373,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2012 | 18 CB3 9HX | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 26 May 2012 | 24 CB3 9HX | Flat or maisonette | £267,500 | |
| 16 Mar 2012 | 5 CB3 9HX | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2007 | 17 CB3 9HX | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2005 | 13 CB3 9HX | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2002 | 18 CB3 9HX | Terraced | £111,000 | |
| 4 May 2001 | 14 CB3 9HX | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 1 Nov 1996 | 3 CB3 9HX | Terraced | £92,000 |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (5); Bungalow, semi-detached (5); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1976-1982 (9); 1983-1990 (7); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10); owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 F (25% of about 930 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Newnham Croft (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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: 3 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 26 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 25 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 51 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB3 9HX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 4 / 19 | unlikely |
| CB3 9HY | not in 2 or 3 | 25 / 1 / 6 | unlikely |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB3 9HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CB3 9HY | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cambridge 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cambridge North 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Shelford (Cambs) 222,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grantchester Street Newnham | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Drummer St Bus Station Cambridge | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Grand Arcade car park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 140 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 35.6 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newnham Walk Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jank Nk (Chemist) | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Granta Dental | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Nuffeild Health Cambridge Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Parkside Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Cash machine 32-33 Petty Cury Halifax | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lammas Land 5.3 ha | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 8.0 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,480 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Newnham College, Pfeiffer Building, a listed building (Grade II*), 460 m (0.3 miles) north. 211 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 14 of them Grade I and 15 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Newnham College, Pfeiffer Building | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Newnham College, Sidgwick Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Newnham College, Old Library | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Newnham College, Clough Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Queens' College | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 790 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Hobson's Conduit | Scheduled monument | 860 m (0.5 miles) east |
| King's College | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Cambridge Castle mound | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson Crusoe Island | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Mill Pit | Lake or reservoir | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| The Backs | Lake or reservoir | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Giants Grave | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) east |
| Riddy Island | Island | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 | 27 | 28 |
1 of the street's 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newnham Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 140 m | No published inspection |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; 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 |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Parkside Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trumpington Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative CB3 9HY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Derby Stores CB3 9JE | Retailers - other | 50 m | 4 Good | 21 Feb 2026 |
| Maison Clement CB3 9JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 21 Feb 2026 |
| N K Jank Chemist CB3 9JG | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Friday Bakery CB3 9JG | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Flux Coffee CB3 9JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Monroe St Bakery CB3 9JG | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| The Red Bull CB3 9JZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 4 Good | 20 Sep 2025 |
| St Marks Church CB3 9JZ | Other catering premises | 150 m | 4 Good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Millington Road Nursery School CB3 9HP | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Crofters | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2024 |
| SHELL NEWNHAM CB3 9EY | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 Feb 2026 |
| Barton Road Day Nursery (Pembroke and Queens College) CB3 9JZ | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery CB3 9DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Salathong CB3 9EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (18); On or near Lammas Field (5); On or near The Cenacle (3); On or near Derby Street (3); On or near Hardwick Street (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 54% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 14% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 26% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 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) | 68% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Newnham Croft Street · Chedworth Street · Derby Street · Merton Street · Hardwick Street · Owlstone Road · The Cenacle · West View · Grantchester Street · Driftway · Driftway · Eltisley Avenue
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.