Welcome to Girton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Girton is a village and civil parish of about 1,600 households, and 4,500 people, in Cambridgeshire, England. It lies about 2 miles (3 km) to the northwest of Cambridge, and is the home of Girton College, a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Listed as Grittune in around 1060 and Grittune in the Domesday Book, the village's name is derived from the Old English grēot + tūn meaning "farmstead or village on gravelly ground", as the settlement was formed on a gravel ridge.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
434 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
138 (2021) |
Density |
32 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.6 |
Ward |
Collingham |
District |
Newark and Sherwood |
Postcodes |
NG23 |
ONS ID |
E04007905 |
Council
Contact details for Girton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Girton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Girton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Girton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Girton Parish.
Local News
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Council continues to offer support to residents in the aftermath of Storm Henk
Published: 8th Jan 2024
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Newark Floods: Drone views show Girton village isolated by flooding
Published: 7th Jan 2024
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Nottinghamshire village remains inaccessible due to flooding days after Storm Henk
Published: 9th Jan 2024