About Bottisham

Bottisham is a village located in Cambridgeshire, within the CB25 postcode area of England. It lies to the west of the town of Ely and is situated near the River Cam, offering a peaceful rural setting. The village has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The church of St Mary, a prominent local landmark, dates from the 13th century and features a distinctive tower. The surrounding countryside is characterised by open fields and farmland, typical of the Cambridgeshire landscape. Bottisham is served by a small community centre and a village hall, which host various local events throughout the year. The village is accessible by road, with the A10 and A1307 providing connections to nearby towns and cities.

School Ratings in Bottisham

Families in Bottisham have access to 35 local schools. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bottisham

Homes sell for an average of £412K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £526K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bottisham

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Drugs is the leading concern across Bottisham, with 1 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bottisham

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bottisham among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bottisham

Broadband services in Bottisham range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,372 sales

Average Price £412K
£675 — £2.52M
Detached £526K 987
Semi £349K 617
Terraced £310K 513
Flat £176K 124

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

20 Primary
4 Secondary
11 Other
Bottisham Community Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Bottisham Child and Family Delivery Site 0.4 miles Bottisham Village College Secondary Requires Improvement 0.4 miles Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy Primary 1.8 miles Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles Landmark International School Good 3 miles Fulbourn Primary School Primary Good 3.2 miles Teversham CofE VA Primary School Primary Good 3.3 miles Waldorf Cambridge School Requires Improvement 3.3 miles Marleigh Primary Academy Primary 3.4 miles Fen Ditton Primary School Primary 3.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bottisham IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bottisham experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
6/10
4,785 Children (0-15) 17%
16,978 Working Age 61%
7,628 Older (60+) 28%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.4% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bottisham 1 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Bottisham are lower than the England and Wales average. While drugs is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure small town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

1 Drugs
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 5 stations

Waterbeach Train Station 4.1 miles
Newmarket Train Station 6.3 miles
Shelford (Cambs) Train Station 7.2 miles
Soham Train Station 8.5 miles
Whittlesford Parkway Train Station 9.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Park End 0.9 miles Stow cum Quy 1.2 miles Little Wilbraham 1.2 miles Long Meadow 1.2 miles Frog End 1.4 miles Swaffham Bulbeck 1.4 miles Lode 1.4 miles Great Wilbraham 1.9 miles Commercial End 2 miles Fulbourn 3.1 miles Swaffham Prior 3.1 miles Teversham 3.3 miles

Local Government

District East Cambridgeshire
County Cambridgeshire
Ward Burwell
Constituency South East Cambridgeshire
Parish Burwell
Region East of England

Streets in CB25 30 shown View all streets

A10 8 A1303 2 Abbey Close 1 Abbey Court 3 Abbey Lane 2 Abbey Place 1 Abbots Way 1 Abrahams Close 1 Adams Court 1 AdamsRoad 1 Akeman Street 1 Albert Road 1 Anchor Lane 1 Ancient Meadows 1 Anglers Way 1 Appletree Grove 1 Arber Close 1 Archers Close 1 Baker Drive 1 Bannold Court 1 Bannold Drove 1 Bannold Road 1 Banworth Lane 1 Barker Close 1 Barkways 1 Barnfield Close 1 Bayfield Drive 1 Beach Drive 6 Beche Way 1 Beechwood Avenue 2

Postcodes in CB25 50 shown View all postcodes

CB25 0AA CB25 0AB CB25 0AD CB25 0AE CB25 0AF CB25 0AG CB25 0AH CB25 0AJ CB25 0AL CB25 0AN CB25 0AP CB25 0AQ CB25 0AR CB25 0AS CB25 0AU CB25 0AW CB25 0AX CB25 0AY CB25 0AZ CB25 0BA CB25 0BB CB25 0BD CB25 0BE CB25 0BF CB25 0BG CB25 0BH CB25 0BJ CB25 0BL CB25 0BN CB25 0BP CB25 0BQ CB25 0BS CB25 0BT CB25 0BU CB25 0BW CB25 0BX CB25 0BY CB25 0BZ CB25 0DA CB25 0DB CB25 0DD CB25 0DE CB25 0DF CB25 0DG CB25 0DH CB25 0DJ CB25 0DL CB25 0DN CB25 0DP CB25 0DQ