You’ve moved into a great community. By living in Wintringham, you are automatically a non-executive member of the Wintringham Residents Association – just get in touch with us to get involved in our activities.
This guide was written by your neighbours to help you settle in and find your feet. For technical details on bins, builders, and broadband, please visit our Useful Information Page.
Get Connected
Wintringham has a vibrant community. Here is how to stay in the loop:
- Facebook: Join the Wintringham Community Group for general updates and local discussion.
- WhatsApp: There are many private resident-run groups for quick help with missing parcels or neighborhood alerts. Ask your immediate neighbors how to join yours!
- Safety & Security: We have a local Neighbourhood Watch scheme with road champions. You can join the scheme online to receive local security alerts.
Getting Around
Whether you are commuting or exploring, here are your primary transport links:
- Trains: Regular Thameslink services run from St Neots to Peterborough and London Kings Cross (approx. 40–60 minutes).
- Buses: The 905 stops on Cambridge Road.
- Heading West: Towards Bedford (change for Milton Keynes/Oxford).
- Heading East: Towards Cambourne and Cambridge.
- Cycling & Walking:
- Find out more about the Wintringham Leisure Trail.
- Explore local paths using the Cambridgeshire Cycle Routes Map.
Local Amenities
- Nearest Post Boxes:
- Cambridge Road: Opposite the SPAR shop (towards the town centre).
- Great High Ground: Next to the “Pirate Ship” play area in Loves Farm.
- Nearest Post Office: Located inside the Nisa Local Store (4-5 Longsands Parade, St Neots, PE19 1SU).
Living Together: Pets & Environment
To keep Wintringham a beautiful and safe place for everyone, we ask all residents to follow these community standards:
- Dogs: Please keep dogs on leads at all times in public spaces, regardless of their temperament.
- Cleanliness: Please take all litter and dog waste home with you. Let’s keep our green spaces clean.
Utility Essentials
Smart Meters: All homes should have a smart meter installed. If you are missing your In-Home Display (IHD) unit, please contact your builder or your energy provider directly to request one.