Is Balsham a nice place to live?

Yes, Balsham is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Cambridgeshire.

Balsham has a very low crime rate of 23.6 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

What are the best schools in Balsham?

Balsham has 1 school nearby. The best-rated school is Meadow Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted.

What are the demographics of Balsham?

The majority of residents in Balsham identify as White (British) (91%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.

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Name: Balsham
Address: England, GB

B+

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

Transport

Schools

Council	South Cambridgeshire
Crime Rate	✓low

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Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Ample

Play Space

Sparse

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Ample

Playing Field

Adequate

Balsham

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

Transport

Schools

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West Wratting

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Weston Colville

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Hildersham

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