NORTHSTOWE

CAMBRIDGESHIRE'S NEW TOWN

Northstowe is a sustainable new development near Cambridge where modern amenities are planned in an area rich in local history. The town has a strong sense of community and an identity that is entirely unique, where health and wellbeing are promoted. At Northstowe you’re never far from nature and yet only 20 minutes from Cambridge City.

 

ABOUT NORTHSTOWE

Cambridgeshire's new town with excellent connectivity to Cambridge and the surrounding local area

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ROAD NAMING COMPETITION

We’re inviting you to submit your ideas to name the new access road!

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ESSENTIAL TREE MAINTENANCE WORKS AT NORTHSTOWE

This week expert tree surgeons begin the process of creating safer spaces to foster biodiversity.

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NEW TREE BELT TO BE PLANTED

A new belt of trees is to be planted close to Rampton Drift creating new wildlife habitats.

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LIFE IN NORTHSTOWE

View the latest developments at Northstowe in our short film.

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2023 IN REVIEW

December 2023

2023 has been an exciting year in Northstowe’s journey, with the development of the emerging town taking significant steps forward and its resident community continuing to thrive

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CELEBRATING THE FESTIVE SEASON IN NORTHSTOWE

December 2023

The festivities will be in full swing in Northstowe this December, with a sparkling line-up of Christmas activities set to bring cheer across the emerging town.

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CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON PRE-SCHOOL TO SIXTH FORM EDUCATION CAMPUS

October 2023

Construction has commenced on a major expansion of Northstowe Secondary College and the creation of a brand new sixth form, primary school and pre-school.

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LIFE IN BALANCE

Nature will never be far away to the residents of Northstowe and this will help to promote health and wellbeing. Northstowe is dedicated to protecting and enhancing biodiversity. The landscape in and around Northstowe has helped inform the layout of the town, integrating both green spaces and lakes into the mix for people to enjoy and relax in.

 
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EDUCATION

The first primary and secondary schools in Northstowe are already open. The primary school has 630 places, plus a 52-place pre-school, and an out-of-school club. The secondary school (academy) will expand as Northstowe grows.

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TRAVEL

Northstowe has been designed with a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle in mind, with a network of safe walking and cycling routes. The Guided Busway and its adjoining cycleway connect the town to the City of Cambridge and beyond.

 
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LEISURE & COMMUNITY

Northstowe has sustainability at its heart. Its open spaces enhance biodiversity, creating green corridors all around. It will support a low-carbon lifestyle with buildings that use less energy, fibre optic connectivity and electric vehicle charging points.

 

NORTHSTOWE HISTORY

Northstowe is built on a site of considerable historic interest. The site itself dates back to the time of the Romans and before. In more recent times Oakington Airfield was a premier RAF station for 35 years. Oakington airfield was the original home of the Short Stirling, the first four-engined heavy bomber to enter service, as well as other aircraft such as Blenheims, Wellingtons, Stirlings, Lancasters, and Mosquitoes. The heavy Stirlings caused havoc with the grass runways and the construction of concrete runways began in late 1941. (In the same year that King George VI visited the airfield). During the war, the airfield was home to 7 Squadron whose crews received more than 500 gallantry awards. A total of 546 operations were mounted and 165 aircraft were lost – the third highest losses in Bomber Command.