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What's it like to live in Cambridge?

An overview of Cambridge around CB2 1TNschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

CambridgeBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

74/ 100

Good

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Cambridge scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Safety

86/ 100

Excellent

Schools

78/ 100

Excellent

Environment

58/ 100

Good

Health

74/ 100

Good

What's around Cambridge

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby20
  • Rated Outstanding2
  • Rated Good4
  • Requires improvement1
  • Closest: University of Cambridge · Not applicable

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest Newnham Walk Surgery At Boots Cambridge
  • Dentists3nearest Granta Dental
  • Pharmacies3nearest Boots
  • Hospitals3nearest Nuffeild Health Cambridge Hospital

Getting around

  • Bus stops3nearest Market Street · 180 m
  • Train stations1nearest Meldreth · 9.1 miles

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest Kings Newsagent · 140 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest Benets · 120 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest The Eagle Public House · 170 m
  • Parks & green spaces6nearest Sheep's Green · 420 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest Halifax Cambridge · 270 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Cambridge in public datasets.

Air quality
Good
Green space
Moderate
Ward
Newnham
Council
Cambridge
MP
Daniel Zeichner
Listed buildings within 500 m
338

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around CB2 1TN. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.