Welcome to Orwell

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Introduction

Orwell is a rural village outside Cambridge in South Cambridgeshire, England. The Prime Meridian passes the eastern edge of Orwell.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	825 hectares
Population	1,147 (2021)
Density	139 people/km2
Mean age	44.9
Ward	Barrington
District	South Cambridgeshire
Postcodes	SG8
ONS ID	E04001830

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Council

Contact details for Orwell Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Orwell Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Orwell Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Orwell Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Orwell Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Orwell Parish.

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Local News

Hosted and licensed by Cambridgeshire Live

Objections raised over proposed new housing development in village near Cambridge

Published: 27th Apr 2024

Hosted and licensed by Cambridge Independent

Tories question 20mph zones in Cambridgeshire - and say there are ‘outcries’ from the public

Published: 30th May 2024

Hosted and licensed by South Cambridgeshire District Council

April 2024 Planning Committee

Published: 11th Apr 2024