Newnham, Cambridge
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Newnham is a UK electoral ward in Cambridge. Newnham is a quiet, safe neighbourhood in Cambridge, sitting close to Grantchester Meadows with excellent cycling routes and a quick trip to the train station for London commuters.…
About Newnham
Newnham is a quiet, safe neighbourhood in Cambridge, sitting close to Grantchester Meadows with excellent cycling routes and a quick trip to the train station for London commuters. House prices are noticeably higher than surrounding areas — detached homes average £1.57 million — which reflects how popular the neighbourhood is with families and academics at the University of Cambridge. Newnham Croft Primary is rated Good by Ofsted, and the Outstanding-rated Parkside Community College is just outside the neighbourhood, so families have solid school options. You'll find sports centres, a swimming pool, nature reserves and parks that make everyday life easier, plus cafés and independent shops for day-to-day needs. Bigger supermarkets are a short trip away.
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