Mill Close Burwell, East Cambridgeshire
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (CB25), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12000734.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £439,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 7, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 D; Band D in East Cambridgeshire costs £2,485 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 88% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newmarket, about 6.5 km (4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 840 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 17 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Burwell Surgery, about 180 m away.
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 51% 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 criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £439,500 | £439,500 | £439,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £327,500 | £327,500 | £327,500 |
| 2018 | 2 | £332,500 | £320,000 | £345,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £228,000 | £228,000 | £228,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £239,995 | £239,995 | £239,995 |
| 2012 | 1 | £291,000 | £291,000 | £291,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2024 | 2 CB25 0HL | Detached | £439,500 | |
| 13 Jun 2023 | 1 CB25 0HL | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2020 | 22 CB25 0HL | Detached | £327,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2018 | 8 CB25 0HL | Semi-detached | £345,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2018 | 32 CB25 0HL | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 27 May 2016 | 28 CB25 0HL | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2015 | 18 CB25 0HL | Detached | £228,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2013 | 3 CB25 0HL | Semi-detached | £239,995 | |
| 19 Dec 2012 | 7 CB25 0HL | Semi-detached | £291,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2008 | 22 CB25 0HL | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2007 | 6 CB25 0HL | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2006 | 2 CB25 0HL | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2002 | 5 CB25 0HL | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2000 | 26 CB25 0HL | Detached | £105,000 | |
| 19 Oct 1999 | 8 CB25 0HL | Semi-detached | £117,000 | |
| 26 Nov 1996 | 22 CB25 0HL | Detached | £67,500 | |
| 10 Nov 1995 | 14 CB25 0HL | Semi-detached | £93,500 | |
| 11 Apr 1995 | 10 CB25 0HL | Detached | £86,500 | |
| 10 Apr 1995 | 5 CB25 0HL | Semi-detached | £70,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (10); House, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (10); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
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 D (28% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- STEVENS MILL, grade II*
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former D S Smith Site Reach Road Burwell Burwell CB25 0AH, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Former D S Smith Site Reach Road Burwell Burwell CB25 0AH, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Land West Of 56 Low Road Burwell Cambs CB25 0EJ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (940 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 17 m and 21 m above sea level (19 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB25 0HJ | 100% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
| CB25 0HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newmarket 374,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Soham 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Dullingham 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hall Lane Burwell | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | The Guineas Bus Station Newmarket | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Devil's Dyke car park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 43.6 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Burwell Surgery | 180 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jardines Pharmacy | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Burwell Dental Surgery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Newmarket Community Hospital | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Ely Police Station | 15 km (9.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Burwell, Burwell | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,040 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Green 3,360 m² | 390 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 190 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stevens Mill, a listed building (Grade II*), 50 m north. 38 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 50 m north |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 310 m south |
| Burwell Castle | Scheduled monument | 430 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Isacsons | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bunkers Hill | Hill | 110 m north-east |
| Pound Hill | Hill | 330 m north |
| Priory Wood | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Warbraham Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Church Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| The Marsh | Wetland | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 | 22 | 23 |
1 of the street's 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burwell Village College (Primary) | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burwell Museum & Windmill CB25 0HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2015 |
| The Spring Montessori CB25 0HD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Oct 2025 |
| The Five Bells CB25 0HD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Red House Day Nursery CB25 0HD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| The Meadow House B & B CB25 0HB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2021 |
| F P Lanes & Sons Bakery CB25 0HB | Manufacturers/packers | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Sep 2025 |
| St Mary's Church Cafe And Pop Up Pantry CB25 0HB | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| T2D Coffee Club & Type 2 Detectives CB25 0AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Summerfield Close (3); On or near Wild Acres (2); On or near St Marys View (2); On or near Saxon Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 33% | 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) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
Mill Lane · Saxon Drive · Lime Close · Summerfield Close · School Lane · Wild Acres · St Marys View · Bloomsfield · Green Lanes · Green Lanes · The Paddocks · Hall Lane
All the streets in CB25 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.