Nuffield Close Cambridge
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (CB4), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5400735.
- Flood: 2 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 75% to 83% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cambridge North, about 590 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 210 m away, and Bramblefields Local Nature Reserve (1.6 hectares) is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Nuffield Road Medical Centre, about 300 m away.
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 75 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (52% of about 730 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 1.0 km
- Housing allocation at, 379--381 Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4: up to 95 homes, not permissioned (460 m)
- 379-381 Milton Road, not permissioned (490 m)
- Former Marley Tiles Site, Dales Manor Business Park, Sawston, not permissioned (510 m)
- 339, Milton Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 1XL: up to 4 homes, permissioned (540 m)
- Cambridge Northern Fringe East, not permissioned (660 m)
- 71 - 73 Fen Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1UN: up to 10 homes, permissioned (830 m)
- 196 Green End Road Cambridge CB4 1RL: up to 7 homes, permissioned (910 m)
- 207, Green End Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 1RJ: up to 5 homes, permissioned (1.0 km)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 21 September 2026 to 12 November 2026: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 5 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB4 1SS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| CB4 1TF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 8 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB4 1SS | 100% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| CB4 1TF | 83% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cambridge North 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 590 m |
| Cambridge 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km | |
| Waterbeach 372,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m, 29 within 800 m; nearest Cambridge Commercial Park | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Drummer St Bus Station Cambridge | 3.1 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Cambridge North Station Car Park | 540 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.1 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 38.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Nuffield Road Medical Centre | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Nuffield Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | Hurst Park Dental Practice | 1.8 km |
| Hospital | Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital | 3.2 km |
| Police station | Parkside Police Station | 3.1 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest The Cooperative Food Cambridge - Green End Road Cashzone | 550 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,210 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Bramblefields Local Nature Reserve 1.6 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 8,210 m² | 490 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 170 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chesterton Abbey, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km south-west. 1 listed building is within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Abbey | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km south-west |
| Cambridge Museum Of Technology (formerly Cheddars Lane Sewage Pumping Station) | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km south |
| Mill Road Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3.0 km south |
| Histon Road Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 3.0 km south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Fen | Wetland | 1.0 km east |
| Long Reach | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km south-east |
| Todd's Pit | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km north-east |
| Dickerson's Pit | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km north-east |
| Greenhouse Plantation | Wood | 2.8 km south-east |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 3.1 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.3 | 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 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 14 |
8 of the street's 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 330 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chesterton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m | No published inspection |
| The Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cambridge Regional College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| North Cambridge Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Kings Hedges Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| King's Hedges Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Colleges Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Fen Ditton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| Milton Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Milton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Bakers CB4 1TP | Manufacturers/packers | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Lemonthyme CB4 1TP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| The Cambridge Fruit Company CB4 1TP | Distributors/Transporters | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2023 |
| MANGIA E BEVI LTD CB4 1TG | Importers/Exporters | 210 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Cambridgeshire Mencap CB4 1GL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy CB4 1GL | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Taylorshaw @ Chesterton Primary School CB4 1RW | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Mathworks CB4 0JL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Thoroughbreads CB4 0WY | Retailers - other | 430 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| The Golden Hind CB4 1SP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2026 |
| Raj's CB4 0DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m | 4 Good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Co-Operative CB4 1SU | Retailers - other | 440 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Genuine Dining Company @ Roku CB4 0AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Cambridge City Foodbank CB4 0PP | Retailers - other | 440 m | Exempt | |
| JSG Exotic Foods Cams Limited CB4 2PA | Retailers - other | 460 m | 4 Good | 16 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nuffield Road (37); On or near Nuffield Close (16); On or near Discovery Way (16); On or near Maitland Avenue (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 67% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 26% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Trinity Hall Farm Industrial Estate · Nuffield Road · Maitland Avenue · Green Park · Cowley Road · Discovery Way · Mortlock Avenue · Pippin Drive · Green Park
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.