Area Info for Little Chesterford (Essex)

Little Chesterford (Essex, UK)

Little Chesterford is a small village located in Essex, England. It is situated within the district of Saffron Walden and is known for its rural charm and historical significance. The village is characterised by its traditional English countryside setting, with a mix of residential properties, farms, and open fields.

History and Heritage

The history of Little Chesterford dates back to ancient times, with evidence of settlement in the area from the Roman period. The village's name is believed to derive from Old English, indicating its long-standing history. The nearby site of Chesterford is associated with archaeological finds, including Roman artefacts, suggesting the area was of strategic importance in antiquity.

Local Amenities and Features

Little Chesterford is a predominantly residential village with limited commercial amenities. It is close to larger towns such as Saffron Walden and Cambridge, providing residents with access to a wider range of services and facilities. The village features traditional country houses, farms, and cottages, and is surrounded by scenic countryside ideal for walking and outdoor activities.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible via local roads connecting to the A130 and other major routes. Public transport options are limited within the village itself, but nearby towns offer bus and train services. The closest railway station is in Saffron Walden or Audley End, providing links to London and other parts of the UK.

Community and Environment

Little Chesterford maintains a quiet, rural community atmosphere. It is known for its peaceful environment and natural beauty. The surrounding landscape includes farmland, woodlands, and open fields, making it a desirable location for those seeking a tranquil countryside lifestyle.
Education
School
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy0.89 miles
School Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NN
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.35 miles
Castle Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1BQ
R A Butler Infant School2.77 miles
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG
R A Butler Junior School2.77 miles
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG
Saffron Walden County High School2.78 miles
Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden2.88 miles
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DW
Walden School2.99 miles
Mount Pleasant Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3EB
Katherine Semar Junior School3.43 miles
Ross Close, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4DU
Katherine Semar Infant School3.43 miles
Ross Close, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4DU
Duxford Church of England Community Primary School3.64 miles
St John`s Street, Duxford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4RA
Granta School3.75 miles
Cambridge Road, Linton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4NN
Linton Village College3.85 miles
Cambridge Road, Linton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4JB
Linton CofE Infant School3.95 miles
Church Lane, Linton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4JX
Great Abington Primary School4.12 miles
High Street, Great Abington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 6AE
Ashdon Primary School4.18 miles
Bartlow Road, Ashdon, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2HB
Linton Heights Junior School4.42 miles
Wheatsheaf Way, Linton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4XB
Health
Clinic
Skylark Centre2.88 miles
Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3HY
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Mobile - Linton)4.05 miles
Linton Health Centre, Coles Lane, Linton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4JS
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Sawston)4.52 miles
Sawston Medical Centre, London Road, Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3HU
Sawston Health Centre4.52 miles
London Road, Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3HU
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Mobile - Melbourn)8.39 miles
Orchard Surgery, New Road, Melbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6BX
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Cambridge Addenbrookes Hospital)8.74 miles
Cambridge University Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0QQ
S3 and S2 Addenbrookes Hospital8.74 miles
Hills Road, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0QQ
Ida Darwin9.00 miles
Ida Darwin Hospital, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5EE
Block 9 Ida Darwin Hospital9.00 miles
Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 5EE
Clements Surgery9.18 miles
Greenfields Way, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8LU
The Health Centre (Haverhill)9.54 miles
Camps Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8HF
Haverhill Health Centre9.54 miles
Camps Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8HF
AHP Suffolk (Haverhill)9.54 miles
Haverhill Health Centre, Camps Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8HF
Douglas House9.87 miles
Douglas House, Brookside Family Consultation Clinic, 18D Trumpington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8AH
Haverhill Physiotherapy Clinic9.89 miles
Anne Of Cleves House, Hamlet Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8EE
Cambs & Peterborough Repeat Caller Service9.98 miles
Lockton House, Clarendon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8FH
GP
Great Chesterford Branch0.72 miles
Great Chesterford Surgery, High Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1PL
Great Chesterford Surgery (Branch)0.89 miles
School Street Surgery, School Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NN
The Rectory Practice2.37 miles
18 Castle Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1BP
Gold Street Surgery2.62 miles
The Gold Street Surgery, Gold Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1EJ
Borough Lane Surgery2.82 miles
2 Borough Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4AF
Linton Health Centre4.05 miles
Coles Lane, Linton, Cambridge, Cambs, CB21 4JS
Sawston Medical Practice4.52 miles
London Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3HU
Newport Surgery5.04 miles
Frambury Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3PY
Shelford Medical Practice7.15 miles
Ashen Green, Great Shelford, Cambridge, Cambs, CB22 5FY
Barley Practice7.68 miles
The Surgery, High Street,, Barley, Royston, ., SG8 8HY
The Surgery Harston8.23 miles
11 Church Street, Harston, Cambridge, Cambs, CB22 7NP
Orchard Surgery Melbourn8.39 miles
New Road Melbourn, Melbourn, Royston, Herts, SG8 6BX
Fulbourn Health Centre8.70 miles
Haggis Gap Fulbourn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 5HD
Thaxted Surgery8.88 miles
Margaret Street, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2QN
The Queen Edith Medical Practice8.96 miles
59 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, Cambs, CB1 8PJ
The Christmas Maltings and Clements Practice - Clements Surgery9.18 miles
Clements Surgery, Greenfields Way, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8LU
Hospital
Saffron Walden Community Hospital2.88 miles
Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3HY
Addenbrooke's8.74 miles
Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0QQ
Rosie Hospital8.74 miles
Robinson Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0QQ
Fulbourn Hospital9.01 miles
Fulbourn Hospital, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5EF
Nuffield Health, Cambridge Hospital10.05 miles
Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, 4 Trumpington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8AF
Royston Hospital10.07 miles
London Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9EN
Brookfields Hospital10.12 miles
351 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3DF
Kneesworth House Hospital10.48 miles
Kneesworth House, Old North Road, Bassingbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5JP
Union House11.77 miles
Union House, 37 Union Lane, Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1PX
Herts and Essex Community Hospital13.24 miles
Haymeads Lane, Bishop`s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5JH
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital13.73 miles
30 New Road, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9EL
Newmarket Hospital15.63 miles
Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7JG
Beech House Hospital16.79 miles
Fordham Road,, CB8 7LF
Rivers Hospital17.54 miles
High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0HH
Braintree Community Hospital18.48 miles
Braintree Community Hospital, Chadwick Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AL
St Michael's Hospital18.52 miles
Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QU
Pharmacy
Boots2.50 miles
Market Place, Saffron Walden, CB10 1HR
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.56 miles
3 The Arches, Hill Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1ED
Village Pharmacy3.90 miles
49 High Street, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4HS
Sawston Partnership Ltd4.52 miles
Sawston Pharmacy, London Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3HU
Newport Pharmacy4.91 miles
The Brown House, High Street, Newport, CB11 3QY
Boots5.02 miles
25 High Street, Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BG
Boots7.11 miles
37 Woollards Lane, Great Shelford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LZ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.60 miles
71 High Street, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6DU
Sainsburys Pharmacy8.63 miles
Haycocks Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7YL
The Village Pharmacy8.83 miles
2 High Street, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5DH
Kays Chemist Ltd9.00 miles
39 Wulfstan Court, Wulfstan Way, Cambridge, CB1 8RE
Thaxted Pharmacy9.01 miles
Thaxted Pharmacy, 3 Town Street, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2LD
Tesco Instore Pharmacy9.12 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Yarrow Road, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9BF
David Holland Pharmacy9.18 miles
Norton Road, (Greenfields Way), Haverhill, CB9 8LU
Boots9.21 miles
39a High Street, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9HX
Jt Gregory Pharmacy and Opticians9.22 miles
54 High Street, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9LS
Leisure
Park
BRIDGE END GARDENS (Grade II* Listed)2.26 miles
AUDLEY END (Grade I Listed)2.34 miles
THE MAZE, SAFFRON WALDEN (Grade II Listed)2.62 miles
HALES WOOD3.40 miles
PAMPISFORD HALL (Grade II* Listed)3.87 miles
SHORTGROVE HALL (Grade II Listed)4.21 miles
SAWSTON HALL (Grade II Listed)4.69 miles
QUENDON HALL (Grade II Listed)6.36 miles
WANDLEBURY7.08 miles
THE BEECHWOODS8.05 miles
NINE WELLS8.34 miles
COKENACH (Grade II Listed)8.48 miles
EAST PIT8.83 miles
LIMEKILN CLOSE (AND WEST PIT)8.94 miles
MELWOOD9.02 miles
BYRON'S POOL9.38 miles
Shop
Groceries
Costcutter Saffron Walden1.86 miles
32-34 Church Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1SL
Waitrose Saffron Walden2.56 miles
Hill Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1EH
Tesco Saffron Walden (Superstore)3.02 miles
Radwinter Rd, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2JP
Tesco Saffron Walden (Express)3.28 miles
Pleasant Valley, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4AW
Nisa Local3.34 miles
58-60 Cromwell Rd, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4BE
ALDI Thaxted Road3.41 miles
Saffron Walden, CB10 2UQ
Costcutter Duxford3.41 miles
41 St Peters Street, Duxford, CB22 4RP
Co-op Cambridge4.12 miles
Linton, CB21 4JT
Acorn Conv. Store & Off Licence4.69 miles
Cambridge Road, Little Abington Cambridge CB21 6BN
Londis, Whittlesford4.78 miles
1a High Street, Whittlesford, CB22 4LT
Nisa Newport Stores Ltd4.91 miles
High St, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3QY
SPAR Sawston5.02 miles
Spar Store, 52 High Street, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BG
Budgens Sawston5.02 miles
29-31 High Street, Sawston, Cambs, CB22 3BG
M&S Whittlesford Cambridge Bp5.19 miles
Whittlesford Bridge, Cambridge, CB2 4DH
Wimbish Shop 33 Engineers5.59 miles
Carver Barracks,Saffon Walden, Cambs, CB10 2YA
SPAR Stapleford6.76 miles
Spar Store, 67-69 London Road, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5DG
Transport
Airport
Cambridge City Airport10.76 miles
London Stansted Airport11.59 miles
London Luton Airport27.83 miles
London City Airport38.73 miles
London Southend Airport39.61 miles
Biggin Hill Airport50.55 miles
Bus Stop
Park Road Turn North (N)0.02 miles
Park Road Turn (S)0.02 miles
Park Road Turn (N)0.16 miles
London Road (SE)0.40 miles
London Road (NW)0.46 miles
St. John's Cross (W)0.77 miles
St. John's Cross (E)0.77 miles
Great Chesterford Rail Station ()0.89 miles
Great Chesterford Rail Station ()0.89 miles
Station Turn (SE)1.04 miles
Station Turn (NW)1.06 miles
Cambridge Road (S)1.44 miles
Cambridge Road (N)1.44 miles
Mill Lane (SE)1.58 miles
Littlebury Turn (SE)1.59 miles
Mill Lane (NW)1.59 miles
Ferry Port
Camden Lock Waterbus38.76 miles
East India Pier39.01 miles
Woolwich Ferry North Pier39.10 miles
Woolwich Arsenal Pier39.21 miles
North Greenwich Pier39.24 miles
Woolwich Ferry South Pier39.27 miles
London Zoo Waterbus Stop39.36 miles
Canary Wharf Pier39.39 miles
Barrier Gardens Pier39.41 miles
Hilton Docklands Nelson Dock Pier39.52 miles
Tower Pier39.87 miles
St Katharine's Pier39.91 miles
London Bridge City Pier40.03 miles
Blackfriars Pier40.04 miles
Bankside Pier40.07 miles
Greenland Pier for Surrey Quays40.17 miles
Railway Station
Great Chesterford Rail Station0.89 miles
Audley End Rail Station3.56 miles
Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station3.88 miles
Newport (Essex) Rail Station5.24 miles
Shelford (Cambs) Rail Station7.15 miles
Foxton Rail Station7.98 miles
Shepreth Rail Station8.72 miles
Meldreth Rail Station9.01 miles
Elsenham Rail Station9.36 miles
Cambridge Rail Station10.08 miles
Royston Rail Station10.21 miles
Stansted Mountfitchet Rail Station10.68 miles
Stansted Airport Rail Station11.73 miles
Dullingham Rail Station11.99 miles
Bishops Stortford Rail Station13.23 miles
Ashwell & Morden Rail Station13.84 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CB10 1U*)
Number of Properties in Catchment96
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
THYME HOUSE, WALDEN ROAD
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
ESSEX
CB10 1UD		£707,500
2021-03-16
detached
freehold
15, WALDEN ROAD
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
ESSEX
CB10 1UD		£405,000
2020-12-11
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-12-15   £380,000
Sold 2015-03-20   £270,000
5, THE FLATS
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
ESSEX
CB10 1TU		£230,000
2019-11-29
otherPropertyType
freehold
8, WALDEN ROAD
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
ESSEX
CB10 1UD		£380,000
2019-06-21
terraced
freehold
Sold 2013-11-22   £319,950
9, WALDEN ROAD
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
ESSEX
CB10 1UD		£270,000
2017-03-16
semidetached
freehold
FELBRIGG HOUSE, WALDEN ROAD
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
ESSEX
CB10 1UD		£525,000
2015-10-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-02-14   £485,000
Sold 2006-08-04   £460,000
RIDERS CROFT, WALDEN ROAD
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
ESSEX
CB10 1UD		£1,020,000
2015-10-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-11-12   £700,000
Sold 1999-07-26   £205,000
WEST LODGE, WALDEN ROAD
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
ESSEX
CB10 1UD		£300,000
2014-08-08
detached
freehold
EAST VIEW, WALDEN ROAD
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
ESSEX
CB10 1UD		£680,000
2013-08-16
detached
freehold
4, WALDEN ROAD
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
ESSEX
CB10 1UD		£275,000
2013-04-12
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2006-01-31   £235,000
3, WALDEN ROAD
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
ESSEX
CB10 1UD		£280,000
2007-05-31
semidetached
freehold
APRIL COTTAGE
SPRINGBURN STREET
SAFFRON WALDEN
ESSEX
CB10 1UD		£195,000
2003-11-14
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2000-07-31   £125,000
Sold 1998-02-12   £93,500
2, WALDEN ROAD
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
ESSEX
CB10 1UD		£145,000
2001-04-11
semidetached
freehold
WOODENE, WALDEN ROAD
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
ESSEX
CB10 1UD		£110,000
1997-04-30
semidetached (New)
freehold
6, WALDEN ROAD
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
ESSEX
CB10 1UD		£54,500
1996-03-29
terraced
freehold
1, WALDEN ROAD
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
ESSEX
CB10 1UD		£38,080
1995-10-23
semidetached
freehold
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