Cambridge is a historic city and the county town of Cambridgeshire, located in the East of England. Although Cambridge does not have a cathedral, city status in the UK can be associated with having either a cathedral, university, or large population. As Cambridge grew into a large community whilst also being home to Cambridge University, the town was granted a city charter in 1951 in recognition of its history, administrative importance, and economic success. The city has many great opportunities for residents, including employment, useful transport links, stunning countryside, and an impressive property scene. Cambridge offers a mix of rich period properties, as well as large family homes and contemporary apartments, which attract a wide variety of property hunters into the area.
This proud city offers both residents and tourists plenty of wonderful attractions to visit. Anyone looking to explore the city's history, they can discover the likes of the Fitzwilliam Museum, The River Cam, the University of Cambridge, and the King's College. Those who are wanting a range of fun activities to try can head to The Cambridge Gin Laboratory, Kettle's Yard, the Market Square, and the three shopping centres of The Grafton, Lion Yard, and Grand Arcade, which all offer a mix of retail and leisure options.
Cambridge has been named among the top 20 most unsafe areas of Cambridgeshire's towns, villages, and cities. The city has a 23% higher crime rate than the rest of East of England and a 16% higher crime rate than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
A good selection of parking options are dotted across the Cambridge city centre. Those in need of short-stay parking at an hourly fee can use the likes of Queen Anne Terrace Car Park, Grand Arcade car park, and Grafton East Car Park. Anyone looking for long-stay parking for convenience or work can make a daily or monthly booking via the sites of JustPark, Parkopedia, or Yourparkingspace.
With an offering of bars, pubs, and restaurants in the area, residents can choose from a small but varied nightlife within Cambridge. Residents have the popular options of Revolution, The LAB, NOVI, and Ta Bouche, which are all located in the city centre. If locals fancy a change of scenery, they can travel to the local hotspots of Northampton, London, or Birmingham for even more evening entertainment.
Families have the option of 7 ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated schools within the area, with some of the options being The Spinnery Primary School, Hills Road Sixth Form College, and Parkside Community College. For students looking for higher and further education, they have an excellent choice of St Andrew's College, King's College, and the University of Cambridge.
Pet owners and adventurers have a brilliant range of idyllic nearby green spaces to explore in and around Cambridge. Some of the best local parks are Cherry Hinton Hall Park, The Backs, Milton Country Park, and Christ's Pieces. Pet owners are also lucky enough to have a wide choice of properties in the area, meaning they are more than likely to find a suitable residence for themselves and their furry friends.
Cambridge station is mainly served by the Great Anglia and Great Northern services, where residents have access to trains heading to the popular destinations of London King's Cross- 49m, Nottingham- 2hrs 15m, and Birmingham New Street- 2hrs 45m. The nearest airport to Cambridge is Cambridge (CBG) Airport, which can be reached by car in 15 minutes via Barnwell Rd and the A1134. The nearest major airport is London Stanstead Airport which can be reached by car in 35 minutes via the M11. Buses also serve the area for local travel.