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Living in Little Shelford: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Little Shelford scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Little Shelford most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 13 scored places sharing the CB22 postcode district, Little Shelford ranks 5th.

The CB22 district averages 56/100, putting Little Shelford 5 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Little Shelford sits 37 points above the CB22 district figure of 61/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Wider context for the surrounding area: CB22 postcode district.

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Little Shelford scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 11 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hauxton Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Cambridge Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Beech Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.804 · PM2.5 6.961 · PM10 12.125 µg/m³
72
Green Space 82
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good
  • Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hauxton 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
9
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus2 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge5 mi
Lister Hospital20.5 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs.Allen & Gee2 mi
GP capacity1,644 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed2%Retired27.3%Student4%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.8%Skilled & technical26.7%Routine & elementary13.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)13.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)56.2%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership74.5%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
25
Shelford 0.9 mi
Foxton 3.2 mi
Whittlesford Parkway 3.3 mi
J11 M11 1.1 mi
J11 M11 1.7 mi
J10 M11 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Little Shelford in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Great Shelford and Stapleford 61 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hauxton 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
Harston 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Newton (South Cambridgeshire) 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sawston 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Whittlesford 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Grantchester 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Thriplow 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Haslingfield 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Babraham 35 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Shelford a nice place to live?

Little Shelford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Little Shelford is 51/100, 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 Little Shelford?

Little Shelford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Little Shelford?

Among the top-rated schools in Little Shelford are Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School and Hauxton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Little Shelford in total.

Little Shelford in context

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Postcode districts in Little Shelford

CB22 56 ⇄

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