Sign In Register

Cambourne, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Cambourne is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 8,186. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
8,186 Population 19/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Discover Cambourne, United Kingdom

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Cambourne

Cambourne is a town and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England, in the district of South Cambridgeshire. It is a planned development and lies on the A428 road between Cambridge, 9 miles (14 km) to the east, and St Neots and Bedford to the west. It comprises the four areas of Great Cambourne, Lower Cambourne, Upper Cambourne, and West Cambourne. The area is close to Bourn Airfield.

People

Population8,186
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units3,274

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population8,186
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates52.2212°, -0.0703°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation30.7 inches (780 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Cambourne

Cambourne is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 8,186. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Cambourne has a population of 8,186 with a density of 19 people per square mile, spread across 434.8 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

8,186
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
434.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Cambourne vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Cambourne is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 745 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cambourne vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)745

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cambourne is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,274 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units3,274

Property Tax

Cambourne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area434.8 sq mi (1,126.2 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates52.2212°N, 0.0703°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 21, 2022.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 133 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 145 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 147 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 65 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 88 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 105 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 143 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 71 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 146 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 109 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 126 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 72 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 150 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 140 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 20 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 113 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 93 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 147 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 131 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in

Cambourne has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.3").

View full weather details →
50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density19/sq mi
Total Area434.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Cambourne

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Monkfield Park Primary School
The Vine Inter-Church Primary School
Cambourne Village College
Jeavons Wood Primary School
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Cambourne

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Eirewave UK 128 kbps, adfree MP3 128 kbps
Cam FM 97.2 MP3
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Cambridge Radio jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
Boomerang Radio MP3
Mix 92.6 (backup) MP3 128 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
HearMe - Love songs love songs MP3
Hospital Radio Bedford MP3 128 kbps
Black Cat Radio (US) MP3 128 kbps
Gabbie's Doo MP3 128 kbps
Heart Cambridge 103.0 hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Heart Peterborough charts, pop MP3 128 kbps
LoversRockRadio MP3 192 kbps
Mix 92.6 community radio MP3
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
Oldskool UK dnb, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Radio Xtra 2000s, 2010s MP3

Museums in Cambourne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Airborne Assault
American Air Museum
Ashwell Village Museum
Baldock Museum
British Airliner Collection
Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cambridge Science Centre
Challis House
Chatteris Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum
Garden City Collection Study Centre
Heritage Centre
Imperial War Museum Duxford 1940 Operations Room
IWM Duxford
Land Warfare Hall
Letchworth Community Museum
Milstein Exhibition Centre
Museum at One Garden City
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Museum of Armed Police
Museum of Classical Archaeology and Faculty of Classics, University of Cambridge
Museum of Zoology
Norris Museum
Ramsey Rural Museum
Royal Anglian Regiment Museum
Royston and District Museum
Royston and District Museum
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
St Neots Museum
The Centre for Computing History
The Cromwell Museum
The Douglas Finlay Museum of College Life
The International Garden Cities Exhibition
The Museum of Cambridge
The Polar Museum
Whipple Museum of the History Of Science

Libraries in Cambourne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arbury Court Library0.0
Baldock Library0.0
Bar Hill Library0.0
Barnwell Library0.0
Bartlam Library / Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium0.0
Betty and Gordon Moore Library0.0
Biggleswade Library0.0
Buckden Library0.0
Cambourne Library0.0
Cambridge Central Library and Learning Centre0.0
Cambridge University Library0.0
Chatteris Library0.0
Cherry Hinton Library0.0
Christ's College Library0.0
Churchill College Library0.0
College Library0.0
Comberton Library0.0
Community Information Centre0.0
Cottenham Library0.0
Emmanuel College Library0.0
Forbes Mellon Library0.0
Girton College Library0.0
Gonville and Caius College Library and Archives0.0
Great Shelford Library0.0
Haddenham Library0.0
Histon Library0.0
Homerton College Library0.0
Hughes Hall Library0.0
Huntingdon Library and Archives0.0
Letchworth Library0.0
LRC0.0
Maitland Robinson Library0.0
Melbourn Library (in The Hub)0.0
Milton Road Library0.0
Murray Edwards College Library0.0
Newnham College Library0.0
Papworth Library0.0
Parker Library0.0
Pembroke College Library0.0
Pepys Library0.0
Perne Library0.0
Peterhouse Library and Theatre0.0
Potton Library0.0
Queens' College Library0.0
Quincentenary Library0.0
Ramsey Library0.0
Robinson College Library0.0
Rock Road Library0.0
Royston Library0.0
Royston Town Library0.0
Sandy Library0.0
Sawston Library0.0
Sawtry Library0.0
Shakeshaft Library0.0
Sherlock Library0.0
Sidney Sussex Library0.0
Squire Law Library0.0
St Ives Library and Learning Centre0.0
St John's College Library0.0
St Neots Library0.0
Study Centre0.0
Swavesey Library0.0
Taylor Library0.0
The Luzio Building0.0
The New Library0.0
Third Court Library0.0
Warboys Library0.0
West Hub Library0.0
Willingham Library0.0
Wren Library0.0
Zoology Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cambourne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Car Boot Sale (seasonal)
Food Park
Market Square
Market Square
The Green House

Hotels in Cambourne

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Holiday Inn Express
The Cambridge Belfry

Restaurants in Cambourne

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chutney Joe's
Kebab Station

Cafes in Cambourne

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Greens Coffee & Co.

Dentists in Cambourne

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cambourne Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Cambourne

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cromwell Veterinary Group

Gas Stations in Cambourne

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Morrisons

Banks in Cambourne

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Cambridge Building Society

Breweries in Cambourne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Calverley's Brewery
Potton Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Cambourne

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Cambourne

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 $0
Better Ski & Board Centre 0.0 $0
InPiste 0.0 $0

Airports Near Cambourne

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
Cranfield AirportMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
RAF Barkston HeathMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
Andrewsfield AerodromeSmall Airport
Armshold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Audley End AirfieldSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Barnards FarmSmall Airport
Barnfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bedford AerodromeSmall Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Benington AirfieldSmall Airport
Bensons Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Black Spring Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blooms Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boughton North AirfieldSmall Airport
Bovingdon AirstripSmall Airport
Brickwall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bury Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cardington AirstripSmall Airport
Chatteris AirfieldSmall Airport
Cheddington AirstripSmall Airport
Chesham Vale AirstripSmall Airport
Coldharbour Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Coleman Green AirstripSmall Airport
Cottered AirstripSmall Airport
Cowbit AirstripSmall Airport
Crowland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dalkeith Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Damyns Hall AerodromeSmall Airport
Decoy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Deenethorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Denham AerodromeSmall Airport
Drayton Home Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Duxford AerodromeSmall Airport
Dysons Osiers AirstripSmall Airport
Earwig Farm AirstripSmall Airport
East Winch AirstripSmall Airport
Easton Maudit AirstripSmall Airport
Elstree AirfieldSmall Airport
Exning AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cambourne

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cambourne Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Cambourne.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Cambourne

What is the population of Cambourne?

Cambourne has a population of 8,186 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 434.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Cambourne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Cambourne?

Cambourne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cambourne?

Cambourne has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 745 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cambourne?

The median home value in Cambourne is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Cambourne?

50.0% of adults in Cambourne hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Cambourne?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

Nearby Cities

Compare Cambourne with another city: