Cottenham

Selling or Buying in Cottenham?

If you are thinking of selling or buying a property and are looking for a Cottenham estate agent, then please contact Hockeys Estate Agents Cambridge on 01954 260940 to speak with one of our local village specialists.

Alternatively, click here if you wish to search online for any available properties in the village or here if you are thinking of selling and would like to arrange a face-to-face, free, no obligation, valuation. Just curious? Then click here for an instant valuation of your home.

Location

Cottenham is found about 7 miles (11.27 kilometres) north from Cambridge and 11 miles (17.7 kilometres) south-west of Ely.

Village Information

Cottenham is one of the largest villages in Cambridge with many facilities available and a wide range of properties, from period town houses on the high street to more modern developments on the outskirts of the village.

Transport links are excellent as the village is approximately 3 miles (4.83 kilometres) from the A10 and A14, in addition, the village has a regular bus service to both Cambridge and Ely.

Cottenham Primary School is located on Lambs Lane and Cottenham Village College provides both secondary schooling and a sixth form, as well as adult learning classes and numerous after school events. Facilities include a gym, sports hall, tennis courts and sports field which are commonly used by the local community. 

Facilities

Cottenham has a broad range of amenities including two doctors surgeries, a dental surgery, a library, mini supermarket, a newsagent with a post office, pharmacy, butchers, bakers, community coffee shop, fish & chip shop, beauty salon, a village hall to name a few.

There are three pubs in the village The Hop Bind – an old former coaching inn showing sporting events and offering pool and darts with a heated beer garden.  The Waggon & Horses – a small, old-fashioned pub down one of Cottenham's back streets and The Chequers – a pub and restaurant focusing on Italian food and baked pizza.  There is also an award-winning Indian restaurant and take away.

If you live in Cottenham and feel there is anything to add or correct in our village guide, then please do let us know as we aim to keep it as useful as possible for home buyers moving into this area.

Map of local facilities in Cottenham

Updated 16th April 2020.

Please note that Cambridge has a fine selection of independent and special schools, which have not been included. The information regarding schools, doctors and dentists contained in this infographic is based on information supplied by the GOV.UK website. You must seek clarification from the school itself to ensure that the area above is within the correct school catchment. Train line distances are straight line measurements.

If you live locally and feel there is any incorrect or missing information in these village guides, then please do contact us as our aim is to keep them as up to date as possible to assist buyers moving into the area.