Town Pop. 5,473

Living in Great Shelford and Stapleford: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Shelford and Stapleford scores 61/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Great Shelford and Stapleford most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 13 places in the CB22 postcode district.

The CB22 district averages 56/100, putting Great Shelford and Stapleford 5 points above its own postcode area. That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (95), safety (92) and economic health (85). Wider context for the surrounding area: CB22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
49 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 84 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Violence and sexual offences 70 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Vehicle crime 21 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
other 55 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 71 crimes
  2. 2 De Freville Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Macaulay Avenue 12 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 74
Parks Ample 65
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
34
3 schools in area · 14 within 4km
3Good
  • Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Stapleford Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Trumpington Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus0.9 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge3.8 mi
Lister Hospital20.9 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Queen Edith Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,716 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 117 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.1%Student4.5%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial61.9%Skilled & technical25.3%Routine & elementary12.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.4%Level 3 (A levels)10.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)60.3%Apprenticeship3.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership68.8%
Among the least-deprived 9% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax South Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,691
B £1,972
C £2,254
D £2,536
E £3,100
F £3,663
G £4,227
H £5,072
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
50
Shelford 0.1 mi
Cambridge 3 mi
Whittlesford Parkway 3.4 mi
J11 M11 1.4 mi
J11 M11 2 mi
J10 M11 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 20
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 14

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £660,000 40
Detached £900,000 21
Semi-detached £530,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£423k £777k £1.1m £1.5m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Little Shelford 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hauxton 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Sawston 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
Harston 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Newton (South Cambridgeshire) 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Grantchester 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whittlesford 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Babraham 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cambridge (Cambridge) 66 3.7 mi away ⇄
Fulbourn 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Barton (South Cambridgeshire) 45 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Shelford and Stapleford a nice place to live?

Great Shelford and Stapleford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Great Shelford and Stapleford is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Great Shelford and Stapleford?

Great Shelford and Stapleford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 268 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Shelford and Stapleford?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Shelford and Stapleford are Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School, Stapleford Community Primary School and Trumpington Park Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Great Shelford and Stapleford in total.

What are house prices like in Great Shelford and Stapleford?

The current median house price in Great Shelford and Stapleford is £660,000, around 132% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £900,000, semi-detached £530,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 43%. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Great Shelford and Stapleford in context

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Postcode districts in Great Shelford and Stapleford

CB22 56 ⇄

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