General Info

Q When did Cambourne start – and when is it planned to be finished?

A Cambourne was first conceived and planned in the 1980’s – however it took until Spring 1998 until work actually started on site. It is difficult to estimate precisely when Cambourne will be finished as there are so many variables – the best estimate is probably between 2008 – 2010.

Q How many houses will Cambourne have? What is the population estimated to be on completion?

A Cambourne currently has planning permission for 3,300 homes – this will give a population somewhere in the region of 8-10,000 people.

As part of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s proposed Local Development Framework there are proposals to build an extra 700 homes. These homes would only be built on land already designated as housing areas by South Cambs.; therefore no green open land will be used. The vast majority of the extra homes would be accommodated in Upper Cambourne, which is as yet un-developed.

Q Is there affordable housing at Cambourne?

A Yes, Cambourne has a wide variety of homes to suit all circumstances. Around 30% of the new homes at Cambourne are built as affordable housing. For more details please visit the South Cambridgeshire District Council website link on the ‘cambourne links’ page.

Q Where can I go to find out more information about Cambourne?

A The Cambourne Project Office is happy to answer any specific questions (Tel 01954 719438), as are the individual sales negotiators serving each of the show homes at Cambourne. The website links shown throughout this site will also provide further information.

Education

Q As a resident of Cambourne will my child be given a place at one of the two primary schools and Comberton Village College?

A The primary schools are for the residents of Cambourne, and your child will be given priority – so far every child has been accommodated. For older children Comberton Village College has been enlarged with the help of funding from Cambourne and children from Cambourne are within the catchment area of this popular school. There is a coach service between Cambourne and Comberton Village College.

Q Are there plans for a secondary school for Cambourne as the population increases?

A Currently there are no plans for a secondary school; the County Council has excellent provision for this age group at Comberton Village College.

Community & Leisure Facilities

Q What facilities are already open at Cambourne?

A Cambourne has a Morrisons supermarket with café, petrol filling station and car wash. It also has two primary schools, day nursery, library and health centre, dental practice, high street shops, and hotel with bars, restaurant, gym, pool and spa. There is also a community centre and a temporary church. There are three children’s play areas, a flood-lit multi-use games area, playing fields, allotments, a skateboard park, a teenage hang-out, a kick about area, tennis court, a 20 acre Eco Park, 80 acre country park and numerous lakes which are for fishing.

Q What facilities are planned to be open this year?

A 2006 will be yet another milestone in Cambourne’s history with the opening of the pub and family restaurant, The Monkfield Arms in summer 2006.

Q What else is planned at Cambourne in the longer term?

A It is anticipated that Cambourne will have the following facilities: garden centre/DIY store, golf course and fire/police station.

Shops

Q When will Cambourne have shops on the High Street? And what are they going to be?

A Cambourne already has its first shops on the high street and more will come on stream in due course.

Businesses at Cambourne

Q Which businesses have offices at Cambourne?

A Cambourne has a burgeoning business park that is currently occupied by South Cambridgeshire District Council, Citrix Systems, Regus and Convergys. The High Street also contains a number of offices, including those of Bovis Homes.

Transport

Q Is there a bus service?

A There is a bus service from Cambourne going into Cambridge centre every 20 minutes at peak times, and at other times, once hourly up to 10pm. Services run once every two hours on the weekend. The fare is £3 for a day return, £2.10 for a single, or £10 for a megarider (a 7 day ticket).

Q Where is the nearest station?

A St Neots, about 7 miles away. The station is on the outskirts of St Neots and you can get to London Kings Cross in about 48 minutes.

Q How many miles is it to Cambridge?

A Just under 10 miles to the city centre.