Area Info for Witcham (Cambridgeshire)

Witcham (Cambridgeshire, UK)

Witcham is a small village and civil parish located in Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles south of the town of Ely and about 12 miles north of Cambridge. The village is part of the East Cambridgeshire district and is known for its rural charm and historical significance.

History

The history of Witcham dates back to medieval times, with references to the village appearing in historical documents from the 12th century. The name 'Witcham' is believed to derive from Old English, possibly meaning 'Wicca's homestead' or 'witch's village,' although the exact origin is uncertain. The village has historically been an agricultural community, with farming playing a central role in its development.

Landmarks and Notable Features

One of the notable landmarks in Witcham is the Church of St. Martin, a historic church that dates back to the 13th century. The church features traditional medieval architecture and is a focal point of the village. The surrounding countryside offers scenic views and is characteristic of the Cambridgeshire landscape, with flat plains and farmland.

Community and Amenities

Witcham maintains a small but active community, with local events and gatherings held throughout the year. The village has limited amenities, with residents often relying on nearby towns for shopping, education, and other services. There are a few local pubs and community spaces that serve as social hubs for residents.

Transport

The village is accessible via local roads, with connections to Ely and Cambridge. Public transport options are limited, so most residents rely on private vehicles for commuting. The nearest railway station is Ely, providing rail links to London and other major cities.

Additional Information

Witcham is part of the historical and cultural fabric of Cambridgeshire, offering a peaceful rural environment with a rich history. Its proximity to larger towns and cities makes it a desirable location for those seeking a countryside lifestyle while remaining connected to urban amenities.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Sutton CofE VC Primary School1.23 miles
The Brook, Sutton, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2PU
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School1.91 miles
Brangehill Lane, Mepal, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2AL
The Rackham Church of England Primary School2.29 miles
Main Street, Witchford, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2HQ
Robert Arkenstall Primary School2.41 miles
Camping Close, High Street, Haddenham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3UA
Witchford Village College2.49 miles
Manor Road, Witchford, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2JA
The Harbour School2.74 miles
Station Road, Wilburton, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3RR
Wilburton CofE Primary School2.76 miles
Carpond Lane, Wilburton, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3RJ
Ely St John's Community Primary School3.96 miles
St John`s Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3BW
Stretham Community Primary School4.05 miles
Wood Lane, Stretham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3JN
Ely College4.35 miles
Downham Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2SH
Little Thetford CofE VC Primary School4.49 miles
Green Hill, Little Thetford, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3HD
Phoenix School Cambridge4.57 miles
Willow Tree Lodge, Wilburton, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3PX
The King's School Ely4.61 miles
Barton Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DB
Highfield Ely Academy4.64 miles
Downham Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1BD
The Lantern Community Primary4.73 miles
Nene Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2WL
Downham Feoffees Primary School4.78 miles
Main Street, Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2ST
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Ely - Specsavers Store)4.84 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 45 High Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4LF
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Ely - Prince Of Wales Hospital)5.44 miles
Princess Of Wales Hospital, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (Prince Of Wales Hospital)5.44 miles
Princess Of Wales Hospital, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
Ely Day Surgery Unit5.44 miles
Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (George Clare Surg)6.27 miles
Swan Drive, New Road, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6EX
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Mobile - Willingham)6.55 miles
Willingham Surgery, 52 Long Lane, Willingham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5LB
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Mobile - Littleport)7.78 miles
St. Georges Medical Centre, 2A Parsons Lane, Littleport, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JU
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Doddington)8.58 miles
Doddington Community Hospital, Benwick Road, Doddington, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0UG
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (Doddington Hosp)8.58 miles
Doddington Hospital, Benwick Road, Doddington, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0UG
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Mobile - Soham)8.88 miles
Staploe Medical Centre, Brewhouse Lane, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5JD
Psychologyonline.Co.UK (Online only)8.95 miles
The Grange, Market Street (Online only), Swavesey, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4QG
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (The Spinney Surgery)10.39 miles
Spinney Surgery, The Spinney, Ramsey Road, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 3TP
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (Cromwell Place Surgery)10.40 miles
Cromwell Place Surgery, Cromwell Place, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5JD
Specsavers Hearcare-Cambridgeshire (St Ives Store)10.57 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 1 Foundry Walk, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5FW
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (St Ives)10.57 miles
1A Foundry Walk, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5FW
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (Maple Surgery)11.02 miles
Hanover Close, Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8EH
GP
Priors Field Surgery Sutton1.15 miles
24 High Street Sutton, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2RB
The Surgery Haddenham2.22 miles
The Green Haddenham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3TA
Haddenham Surgery4.11 miles
1 Chapel Street, Stretham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England - Uk, CB6 3JG
St.Mary's Surgery4.53 miles
37 St Marys Street, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4HF
Cathedral Medical Centre5.44 miles
Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
Apple Trees Branch Surgery Earith5.53 miles
Chapel Road, Earith, Cambs, PE28 3PU
George Clare Surgery6.27 miles
Swan Drive, New Road, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6EX
Bluntisham Branch Surgery6.36 miles
Bluntisham Village Hall, Mill Lane, Bluntisham, Cambs, PE28 3LR
Parkhall Surgery, Somersham6.45 miles
Parkhall Road, Somersham, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3EU
Manea Surgery6.48 miles
4 Cathedral View, Manea, March, Cambs, PE15 0GN
Church Street, Somersham6.53 miles
6aChurch Street, Somersham, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE28 3EG
Willingham Medical Practice6.55 miles
52 Long Lane, Willingham, Cambridge, CB24 5LB
Cottenham Medical Practice - Lewis House7.06 miles
188 High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8SE
Dr Grande & Partners, Branch Surgery7.19 miles
42 Telegraph Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, Cambs, CB24 8QU
St. George's Medical Centre7.78 miles
2a Parsons Lane, Littleport, Ely, Cambs, CB6 1JU
The Surgery Over7.86 miles
1 Drings Close, Over, Cambridge, Cambs, CB24 5NZ
Hospital
Princess Of Wales Hospital5.44 miles
Lynn Road, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
Doddington Hospital8.58 miles
Benwick Road, Doddington, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0UG
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital10.17 miles
30 New Road, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9EL
Union House11.82 miles
Union House, 37 Union Lane, Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1PX
Beech House Hospital12.97 miles
Fordham Road,, CB8 7LF
Brookfields Hospital13.34 miles
351 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3DF
Nuffield Health, Cambridge Hospital13.86 miles
Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, 4 Trumpington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8AF
Newmarket Hospital14.24 miles
Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7JG
Fulbourn Hospital14.24 miles
Fulbourn Hospital, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5EF
Newtown Centre14.52 miles
Newtown Centre, Nursery Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3RJ
Papworth Hospital14.93 miles
Papworth Hospital, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 3RE
Addenbrooke's14.96 miles
Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0QQ
Rosie Hospital14.96 miles
Robinson Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0QQ
Hinchingbrooke Hospital15.45 miles
Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6NT
North Cambridgeshire Hospital19.00 miles
The Park, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3AB
Priory Hospital St Neots21.10 miles
Howitts Lane, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2JA
Pharmacy
Sutton Pharmacy1.15 miles
29a High Street, Sutton, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2RB
Haddenham Pharmacy2.00 miles
1 Station Road, Haddenham, CB6 3XD
Lloydspharmacy4.53 miles
Ely, 37 St Mary`s St, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4HF
St.mary's Pharmacy4.56 miles
50 St. Mary`s Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4EY
Tesco Instore Pharmacy4.79 miles
Tesco Superstore, Angel Drove, Ely, CB7 4DJ
Boots4.86 miles
6-8 Market Street, Ely, CB7 4PB
Sainsbury's Pharmacy5.02 miles
Sainsbury`s Superstore, Cresswells Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4AS
Lloydspharmacy5.44 miles
Princess Of Wales Hpl, Lynn Road, Ely, CB6 1DN
Lloydspharmacy6.26 miles
22-24 High Street, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6BG
Lloydspharmacy6.27 miles
George Clare Surgery, Swan Drive,New Road, Chatteris, PE16 6EX
J W Anderson Dispensing Chemist6.41 miles
Galen House, 83 High Street, Somersham, Huntingdon, PE28 3JB
Willingham Pharmacy6.55 miles
52 Long Lane, Willingham, Cambridge, CB24 5LB
The Co-Operative Pharmacy7.22 miles
222 High Street, Cottenham,, CB24 8RZ
St George's Pharmacy7.78 miles
St George`s Medical Ctr, Parsons Lane,Littleport, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JU
Over Healthcare Limited7.86 miles
1 Drings Close, Over, Cambridge, CB24 5NZ
Lloydspharmacy7.98 miles
22 Main Street, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1PJ
Leisure
Park
LITTLE DOWNHAM4.57 miles
SOMERSHAM6.13 miles
WICKEN FEN8.08 miles
MARE FEN8.43 miles
WORTS MEADOW8.71 miles
MILTON10.48 miles
SWAFFHAM PRIOR HOUSE (Grade II Listed)11.19 miles
ANGLESEY ABBEY (Grade II* Listed)11.23 miles
ISLEHAM11.38 miles
BRAMBLEFIELDS11.47 miles
HISTON ROAD CEMETERY (Grade II* Listed)12.15 miles
GARDEN OF 48 STOREY'S WAY (Grade II Listed)12.29 miles
LOGAN'S MEADOW12.32 miles
MADINGLEY HALL (Grade II Listed)12.38 miles
COLDHAM'S COMMON12.63 miles
ST JOHN'S COLLEGE (Grade II* Listed)12.65 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Haddenham2.30 miles
Spar Store, 5 High Street, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3XA
M&S Ely Bp3.67 miles
Witchford Road, Ely Cambs, CB6 3NN
Nisa Local4.58 miles
91 Main St, Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2SX
Tesco Ely (Superstore)4.78 miles
Angel Drove, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DJ
Ely Convenience Store4.79 miles
29 High Street, Ely Cambridge CB7 4LQ
Iceland Ely4.90 miles
11 The Cloisters, Brays Lane, Ely, CB7 4ZH
Waitrose Ely5.00 miles
Bray`s Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4QJ
SPAR New Barns Road5.10 miles
Spar Store, New Barns Road, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4PW
Sainsbury's Ely5.12 miles
Lisle Lane, Ely, CB7 4AS
ALDI 41 Lisle Lane5.14 miles
Ely, CB7 4AS
Londis Applegreen West Park Street Service Station6.16 miles
22 West Park Street, Chatteris, PE16 6AJ
Nisa Local6.18 miles
5 Park St, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6AB
Nisa Local6.26 miles
20 High St, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6BG
Budgens Chatteris6.34 miles
51 High Street, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6BH
Tesco Somersham (Express)6.46 miles
89 High St, Somersham, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3EE
Costcutter Somersham6.48 miles
Somersham Post Office, Somersham, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3EE
Transport
Airport
Cambridge City Airport12.51 miles
London Stansted Airport34.82 miles
London City Airport61.35 miles
Bus Stop
Haddenham Road (E)0.03 miles
Haddenham Road (W)0.03 miles
The Slade (W)0.17 miles
The Chestnuts (E)0.50 miles
The Chestnuts (W)0.51 miles
Manor Farm (N)0.56 miles
Manor Farm (E)0.57 miles
Church Road (W)0.93 miles
Park Road (W)0.97 miles
Park Road (E)0.97 miles
Church Road (E)1.07 miles
Windmill Lane (E)1.15 miles
Vermuyden Gardens (SW)1.19 miles
Brookside (SW)1.30 miles
The Brook (E)1.38 miles
Witcham Road (W)1.52 miles
Ferry Port
King's Lynn Ferry Landing27.16 miles
West Lynn Ferry Landing27.19 miles
Woolwich Ferry North Pier61.78 miles
Woolwich Arsenal Pier61.93 miles
Woolwich Ferry South Pier61.95 miles
Railway Station
Ely Rail Station4.86 miles
Manea Rail Station7.52 miles
Littleport Rail Station8.56 miles
Waterbeach Rail Station9.04 miles
Shippea Hill Rail Station11.37 miles
March Rail Station12.00 miles
Cambridge Rail Station13.56 miles
Newmarket Rail Station15.04 miles
Huntingdon Rail Station15.11 miles
Whittlesea Rail Station15.84 miles
Dullingham Rail Station15.88 miles
Kennett Rail Station16.30 miles
Lakenheath Rail Station16.64 miles
Shelford (Cambs) Rail Station16.68 miles
Downham Market Rail Station17.31 miles
Foxton Rail Station19.15 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CB6 2A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment345
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
RIVENDELL, ELY ROAD
WITCHAM TOLL
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2AA		£367,500
2025-03-24
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-04-09   £89,500
Sold 1996-06-21   £38,000
RAVEN BARN, HEADLEYS LANE
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LH		£720,000
2024-10-31
detached
freehold
BLUEBELLS, ELY ROAD
WITCHAM TOLL
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2AA		£440,000
2024-09-04
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-12-02   £330,000
21, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£418,000
2023-11-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-07-04   £362,000
Sold 2018-07-05   £310,000
THE OLD CROWN HOUSE, 28, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£580,000
2023-09-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-06-20   £400,000
SABLE BARN, HEADLEYS LANE
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LH		£875,000
2023-07-27
detached
freehold
BARNSIDE COTTAGE, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£472,000
2023-04-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-09-02   £285,000
2, MARKET WAY
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LP		£975,000
2022-04-08
detached
freehold
7, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£276,000
2022-03-31
detached
freehold
WILLOW HOUSE, 23, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£495,000
2022-03-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-04-11   £138,000
SHARMER, HEADLEYS LANE
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LH		£375,000
2021-06-30
detached
freehold
WISHING WELL, 15A, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£462,000
2020-11-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-11-09   £300,000
34, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£290,000
2020-10-13
detached
freehold
WINDYRIDGE, ELY ROAD
WITCHAM TOLL
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2AA		£200,000
2018-07-26
detached
freehold
30, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£199,995
2018-05-24
semidetached
freehold
10, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£206,000
2017-05-19
terraced
freehold
Sold 2009-03-05   £160,000
14, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£117,000
2011-11-21
terraced
freehold
Sold 2008-10-24   £121,000
Sold 2003-07-16   £114,950
Sold 2002-03-28   £75,000
Sold 1998-03-18   £45,500
1, MARKET WAY
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LP		£555,000
2011-04-13
detached
freehold
12, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£166,000
2010-09-20
terraced
freehold
Sold 2006-04-28   £124,000
Sold 1996-05-13   £47,500
TWO JAYS, ELY ROAD
WITCHAM TOLL
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2AA		£185,000
2007-05-30
detached
freehold
WITCHAM HOUSE LODGE, HEADLEYS LANE
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LH		£375,000
2007-03-02
detached
freehold
CORNER BAYS, ELY ROAD
WITCHAM TOLL
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2AA		£313,500
2006-12-06
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-05-05   £87,000
8, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£125,000
2004-12-03
terraced
freehold
ONE WAY, HEADLEYS LANE
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LH		£230,000
2004-02-17
detached
freehold
24, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£149,950
2003-03-13
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1998-06-19   £67,500
32, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£185,000
2003-02-11
detached
freehold
WYCH ELMS, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£148,000
1999-07-20
detached
freehold
DENBIGH HOUSE, ELY ROAD
WITCHAM TOLL
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2AA		£148,000
1998-11-20
detached
freehold
6, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£50,500
1998-03-06
terraced
freehold
9, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£180,000
1997-08-15
detached
freehold
16, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£48,000
1997-07-11
terraced (New)
freehold
4, HIGH STREET
WITCHAM
ELY
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB6 2LQ		£92,000
1996-05-13
detached
freehold
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