Ransome Close Cambridge
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (CB4), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5401568.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £389,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 14, C: 5).
- 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 Cambridge costs £2,467 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cambridge North, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Logan's Meadow, is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cambridge Access Surgery, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 25% of households owned their home and 70% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £389,500 | £382,000 | £397,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £70,800 | £70,800 | £70,800 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2022 | 12 CB4 1WH | Flat or maisonette | £382,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 20 CB4 1WH | Flat or maisonette | £397,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Nov 2019 | 15 CB4 1WH | Flat or maisonette | £97,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jul 2018 | 17 CB4 1WH | Flat or maisonette | £370,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Apr 2011 | 18 CB4 1WH | Flat or maisonette | £72,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Nov 2009 | 18 CB4 1WH | Flat or maisonette | £70,800 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: Flat (19). Built: 2007-2011 (17); 2003-2006 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13); owner-occupied (6).
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 D (36% of about 670 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
- THE OLD MANOR HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 25-27 High Street Chesterton Cambridge CB4 1NQ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- 56, Elizabeth Way, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 1EE: up to 6 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- 51 - 55 Elizabeth Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1DB: up to 7 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- 51 - 55 Elizabeth Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1DB: up to 7 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Land off, De Freville Avenue/, SANDY LANE, CAMBRIDGE, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Land off, De Freville Avenue/, SANDY LANE, CAMBRIDGE: up to 29 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Sandy Lane, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- 207, Green End Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 1RJ: up to 5 homes, permissioned (640 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 43 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 43 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 43 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB4 1WH | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 19 | unlikely |
| CB4 1GW | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 24 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB4 1GW | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| CB4 1WH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cambridge North 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cambridge 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Waterbeach 372,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chapel Street Chesterton | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Drummer St Bus Station Cambridge | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Adam and Eve Street car park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 37.3 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cambridge Access Surgery | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cheddars Lane Dental Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Brookfields Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Parkside Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Cambridge Cashzone | 330 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Logan's Meadow 5.3 ha | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Stourbridge Common 18 ha | 250 m |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chesterton Recreation Ground 2.4 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 590 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 37 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade I), 110 m north-west. 44 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade I | 110 m north-west |
| Chesterton Abbey | Scheduled monument | 240 m north |
| Chesterton Tower | Listed building, Grade I | 250 m north |
| Cambridge Museum Of Technology (formerly Cheddars Lane Sewage Pumping Station) | Scheduled monument | 280 m south-east |
| Barnwell Priory Barnwell Priory (The Cellarer's Checker) | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Chapel of St Mary Magdalene Stourbridge Chapel | Listed building, Grade I | 790 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Mill Road Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Christ's College | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Cambridge Castle mound | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Reach | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| The Backs | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| The Grove | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Chesterton Fen | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Giants Grave | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 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 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 23 |
13 of the street's 23 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brunswick Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Milton Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shirley Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Cambridge Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chesterton Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Parkside Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colleges Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| The Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Galfrid School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovia Technology-Office CB4 1DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| St Andrews Hall CB4 1DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| 5 Chapel Street B&B CB4 1DY | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 240 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2023 |
| JACA Football | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2023 |
| Chesterton Eagles Football Club | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2024 |
| Haymakers CB4 1NG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | 4 Good | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Scott's at The Museum CB5 8HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Rayyan supermarket CB4 1NW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Barbarella CB4 1NQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 4 Good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Small Fry Takeaway CB4 1NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Dec 2024 |
| Londis CB4 1DF | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Cambridge Sea Cadets CB5 8LD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Mini’s Coffee Cart CB5 8LD | Mobile caterer | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Apple Grove Nursing Home CB4 1NQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Chesterton Mens Club CB4 1NS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (17); On or near Ransome Close (11); On or near Scholars Walk (8); On or near Pepys Court (8); On or near Church Street (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 25% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 74% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 55% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 17% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 26% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 70% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
Riverside · Fitzgerald Place · Pepys Court · Fitzgerald Place · Lynfield Court · Lynfield Lane · Camside · Chapel Street · Whytford Close · St Bartholomew's Court · Church Street · Longworth 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.