Swavesey
Built-up area in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB24, England
| Coordinates: | 52.295, -0.006 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 36 68 |
| Population: | 2,463 |
| Dialling code: | 01954 (Madingley) |
Swavesey is a compact village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, sitting roughly eight miles north‑west of Cambridge. It occupies slightly higher ground at the edge of the Fens, a setting reflected in its name (the old “‑ey” ending denoting an island) and surrounded by fertile agricultural land with a mix of older stone and brick buildings alongside more modern housing.
The village has a strong community feel centred on its village college, sports clubs, pubs and community-run facilities, and many residents commute into Cambridge or use nearby roads for work. Historically a medieval parish, Swavesey still retains a parish church with medieval roots and an active programme of village events, reflecting a blend of rural tradition and the commuter-influenced economy of the wider district.
Postcode districts covering Swavesey
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 22.4 miles
- Cambridge 8.9 miles
- Bedford 22.2 miles
- Rushden 24.9 miles
- Haverhill 23.7 miles
- Huntingdon 8.1 miles
- March 18 miles
- Newmarket 17.8 miles
- Kempston 24.2 miles
- Ely 13.5 miles
- Biggleswade 17.8 miles
- Royston 16.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Over Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Fen Drayton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Boxworth Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Conington Parish 2.1 miles
- Holywell-cum-Needingworth Parish 2.5 miles
- Lolworth Parish 2.5 miles
- Longstanton Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Needingworth Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Northstowe Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Fenstanton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Willingham Built-up area 3 miles
- Over & Willingham Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Swavesey
CB24 4RN, CB24 4QH, CB24 4RF, CB24 4RZ, CB24 4AJ, CB24 4RR, CB24 4AN, CB24 4RL, CB24 4RT … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 30.1 miles
- Luton Airport 32.9 miles
- Huntingdon Railway Station 8.2 miles
- Waterbeach Railway Station 8.9 miles
Hotels near Swavesey Ad
- The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire 4 3.4 miles
- Pike & Eel Hotel and Marina 1.9 miles
- Old Ferry Boat 3 1.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne 3 5.8 miles
- Slepe Hall Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- Wilde Cambridge City Centre 4 8 miles
- The Golden Lion 4 3.4 miles
- West Court- Jesus College 8.1 miles
- The Regent Aparthotel 3 8.6 miles
- Cambridge Bar Hill Hotel 3.5 3.1 miles
Schools in Swavesey
- Swavesey Primary School Primary
- Swavesey Village College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Bridge Road Stadium 6.3 miles
- Trinity College College 8.1 miles
- University of Cambridge University 8.3 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 8.3 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 8.4 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 8.5 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 8.9 miles
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 9.1 miles
- Hayley Wood Forest 9.7 miles
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 10 miles
- Wimpole Estate Estate 10.8 miles
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.6 miles