Tynan Close Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
41 addresses across 6 postcodes (SG8), about 930 m (0.6 miles) long. USRN 35301974.
- Sales: 28 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £380,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 4, C: 2, D: 2, E: 1).
- 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 South Cambridgeshire costs £2,536 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 75% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Meldreth, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 24 to 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 23 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Orchard Surgery,Melbourn, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 1,180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | £354,000 | £320,000 | £360,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2015 | 19 | £290,000 | £250,000 | £337,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | 17 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £380,000 | |
| 3 May 2024 | 4 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £370,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2024 | 2 SG8 5FX | Other | £355,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Mar 2024 | 21 SG8 5FX | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2021 | 11 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £320,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2021 | 5 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £358,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2021 | 8 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2021 | 23 SG8 5FX | Semi-detached | £360,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2019 | 1 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2015 | 9 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £337,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2015 | 11 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £252,000 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 2015 | 13 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £250,000 | New build. |
| 25 Nov 2015 | 15 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £300,000 | New build. |
| 20 Nov 2015 | 8 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £299,000 | New build. |
| 19 Nov 2015 | 19 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £319,000 | New build. |
| 13 Nov 2015 | 17 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £315,000 | New build. |
| 12 Nov 2015 | 21 SG8 5FX | Semi-detached | £308,000 | New build. |
| 5 Nov 2015 | 23 SG8 5FX | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2015 | 14 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £319,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2015 | 4 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2015 | 10 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £288,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2015 | 3 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £285,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2015 | 12 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2015 | 1 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £288,000 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2015 | 5 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £283,000 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2015 | 7 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £295,000 | New build. |
| 28 Sep 2015 | 6 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £280,000 | New build. |
| 23 Sep 2015 | 2 SG8 5FX | Terraced | £290,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 158 m². Most common: House, detached (4); House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2016 (3); before 1900 (3); 2024 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Council tax
What each band costs in South Cambridgeshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,536 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,691 | £1,973 | £2,254 | £2,536 | £3,100 | £3,663 | £4,227 | £5,073 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (36% of about 2,440 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.
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 11 September 2026 to 12 September 2026: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
Finished in the last three months
- 14 August 2026: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the footway (minor works)
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 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG8 6DH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SG8 6DG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SG8 6DE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SG8 5FU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| SG8 5FX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SG8 6DF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 24 m and 54 m above sea level (38 m on average); the ground rises about 31 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG8 5FU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SG8 5FX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SG8 6DE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SG8 6DF | 75% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| SG8 6DG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SG8 6DH | 83% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Meldreth 246,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Royston 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Shepreth 110,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Back Lane Melbourn | 360 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Royston | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | BE.EV Charging Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 26.5 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Orchard Surgery,Melbourn | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Royston Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Royston Police Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Esso Flint Cross, Heydon Cashzone | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,530 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | Unnamed 2,130 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.1 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,340 m² | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow 205m SSE of Lodge Cottage, a scheduled monument, 280 m south-west. 33 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow 205m SSE of Lodge Cottage | Scheduled monument | 280 m south-west |
| Bowl barrow, known as Grinnel Hill, 260m SSE of Lodge Cottage | Scheduled monument | 310 m south-west |
| The Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Square barrow 170m north east of Summer House Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Goffers Knoll | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Melwood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Mettle Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Fowlmere | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Broadmoor Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-east |
| Cumberton Bottom | Valley | 5 km (3.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 3 |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 36 |
23 of the street's 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 5 from railways, 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 South Cambridgeshire: see them on the South Cambridgeshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 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 |
| Melbourn Village College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Meldreth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Lane Fun Barn Cafe SG8 6DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd SG8 6DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (cambridgeshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 8 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
- SG8 6DH: 19 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- SG8 6DG: 15 addresses of 20 in the postcode
- SG8 6DE: 4 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- SG8 5FU: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
- SG8 5FX: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
- SG8 6DF: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bury Lane · Rupert Neve Close · Back Lane · High Street · The Lawns Close · A10
All the streets in SG8 and across South 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.