Shelford, South Cambridgeshire
Key facts
Shelford is a UK electoral ward in South Cambridgeshire. Shelford has a thriving independent food scene, its own railway station and excellent cycling routes into Cambridge. It's also one of the safer neighbourhoods around.
About Shelford
Shelford has a thriving independent food scene, its own railway station and excellent cycling routes into Cambridge. It's also one of the safer neighbourhoods around. Schools consistently get Good ratings, and you'll find two state primaries right here in the neighbourhood. The East Anglian climate is drier than most, with notably good air quality too.
House prices are high — detached homes average £953,700 — which reflects how appealing the area is to professionals. Nearly half of them work from home. Council tax sits above the national average, but rents stay well below Cambridge itself, making Shelford attractive for both buyers and tenants after space, good transport links and quality schools without paying full city prices.
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