Town Pop. 2,109

Living in Fordham (East Cambridgeshire): Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Fordham (East Cambridgeshire) is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 72/100 against a town median of 88/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the CB7 postcode district.

Against the wider CB7 district average of 44/100, that is 8 points below. Its broadband score runs 10 points above the CB7 district's 47/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB7 postcode district.

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Fordham (East Cambridgeshire) scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
123.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 81 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 31 crimes
↑ 320% above national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Vehicle crime 21 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
other 68 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 27 crimes
  2. 2 Newmarket Road 19 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 19 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 13
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Fordham CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital7.9 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge12 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus13.7 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryStaploe Medical Centre2.6 mi
GP capacity1,403 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
57
Full fibre (FTTP)78.3%
available across East Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate63.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired23.1%Student3%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary23%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership65.1%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax East Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,657
B £1,933
C £2,209
D £2,485
E £3,037
F £3,589
G £4,142
H £4,970
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Soham 3.1 mi
Kennett 4.8 mi
Newmarket 5.1 mi
J14 M11 14.6 mi
J31 M11 14.7 mi
J13 M11 15 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £483,500 16
Detached £508,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£284k £406k £531k £652k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Landwade 31 1.3 mi away ⇄
Down Field 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Snailwell 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Chippenham (East Cambridgeshire) 29 2.1 mi away ⇄
Isleham 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Freckenham 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Soham 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Exning 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Burwell 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
West Row 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Worlington 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Newmarket 60 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fordham (East Cambridgeshire) a nice place to live?

Fordham (East Cambridgeshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fordham (East Cambridgeshire) is 36/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Fordham (East Cambridgeshire)?

Fordham (East Cambridgeshire) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 260 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fordham (East Cambridgeshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Fordham (East Cambridgeshire) is Fordham CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Fordham (East Cambridgeshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Fordham (East Cambridgeshire)?

The current median house price in Fordham (East Cambridgeshire) is £483,500, around 70% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £508,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 31%.

Fordham (East Cambridgeshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Fordham (East Cambridgeshire)

CB7 44 ⇄

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