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Location & connectivity

Location & connectivity

Darwin Green,
a place to call home

Set just outside the world-renowned city of Cambridge, this community offers you the best of both worlds. Surrounded by peaceful green space and its own local amenities, yet only minutes from the city's culture, innovation and everyday essentials, it's a place where you can enjoy a lifestyle that's balanced and convenient.

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Effortless connections

Norwich offers excellent travel links, making it easy to reach popular locations both within the region and beyond.

By Road:
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital 20 min
  • Bedford 50 min
  • Northampton 1 hr
  • Luton 1 hr
By Bus:
  • Norwich City Centre 20 min
  • ARU Cambridge 25 min
  • Cambridge Train Station 30 min
  • Science Park 40 min
By Train:
  • Newmarket 20 min
  • Bury St Edmunds 40 min
  • Peterborough 50 min
  • London St Pancras 1 hr 5 min
By Bike:
  • Sainsbury's 5 min
  • Univeristy of Cambridge 10 min
  • Market Square 10 min
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital 25 min

Norwich is well-connected by a network of major roads linking you with major cities or with the coast, ensuring smooth travel to various destinations:

A147
Arrive in the city centre in 11 minutes

A11
This primary route links Norwich to London and the Midlands via Cambridge.

A47
Connecting Norwich to Great Yarmouth in the east and Peterborough in the west, the A47 is a crucial corridor for regional travel.

A140
Running south from Norwich to Ipswich, the A140 provides another important link to the southern region.

With a stop less than a minute walk away, travelling by bus is easy and accessible.

City5
Passing through Salhouse Road, this route connects Rackheath to Norwich City Centre, with a service arriving every 30 minutes.

Arrive on this service to Castle Meadow and pick up the 14 bus to take you directly to Norwich Train Station in just 3 minutes!

Sprowston Park & Ride
A reliable service that takes you into the city, stopping by Norwich Castle in 38 minutes, a 5 minute drive away from Woodland Heath.

As a major rail hub, Norwich railway station provides frequent and reliable services to several key destinations:

London Liverpool Street
1 hour 50 minutes
Direct trains to London,, making it convenient for business or leisure trips to the capital.

Cambridge
1 hour 20 minutes
A direct service to Cambridge, ideal for accessing this historic university city.

Ipswich
40 minutes
Regular services to Ipswich are available with a short journey time.

Norwich City Council provides a wealth of information on the cycle routes that connect the city centre with surrounding areas.

One of these routes is the Pink Pedalway that runs along Salhouse Road just moments from your doorstep. This takes you from Heartsease, through the heart of the city centre, all the way to the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital on the city’s west side.

Pink Pedalway
One of these routes is the Pink Pedalway that runs along Salhouse Road just moments from your doorstep. This takes you from Heartsease, through the heart of the city centre, all the way to the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital on the city’s west side.

A hub of opportunity

Cambridge offers a unique blend of character, cutting-edge innovation and every conveniences. The city is home to a wide range of amenities, from the bustling Grand Arcade and vibrant stalls in Market Square to scenic spots like Parker's Piece or punting along the River Cam. Whether you’re cycling through leafy streets or exploring the cultural attractions, Cambridge offers a lifestyle that’s both enriching and effortlessly connected.

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Local schools

Cambridge provides families with a wide selection of high-quality educational institutions, guaranteeing that children have access to outstanding schooling options from primary through to college.

*Distances taken from Google Maps.
Local area