Bourn Hall Clinic
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IVF cycle cost
25%
Success rate
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Patient satisfaction
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CQC rating
Our analysis
Bourn Hall in Cambridgeshire is the clinic that pioneered IVF. It was founded by Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards — who shared the 2010 Nobel Prize for developing IVF — and remains a working fertility centre today. The clinic is HFEA-licensed and offers both NHS-funded and private cycles, with satellite sites at Norwich and Wickford feeding into the main Cambridge facility.
HFEA data shows a live birth rate per embryo transferred of 25% overall at the main Cambridge site, with 29% for women under 35 and 14% for women aged 38–39. Sample sizes are substantial because of the clinic's long operating history and high treatment volume.
Bourn Hall offers IVF, ICSI, IUI, egg freezing, donor eggs, donor sperm, and genetic testing (PGT-A and PGT-M). The clinic publishes a fee structure on its website and delivers NHS-commissioned cycles for eligible patients across several East of England ICBs.
The Cambridgeshire location is practical for patients across East Anglia and the Home Counties, and the clinic has a long-standing academic link to the University of Cambridge's reproductive medicine research.
Independent editorial analysis based on HFEA data and publicly available clinic information. Not medical advice.
Success rates by age
| Age | Success Rate | Cycles |
|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 29% | 905 |
| 38-39 | 14% | 345 |
Source: HFEA data. Success rates shown as live birth rate per embryo transferred.
Cost breakdown
Costs are approximate. Always confirm current pricing with the clinic directly.
Treatments offered
Our assessment
Strengths
- +The founding UK IVF clinic — fifty-plus years of continuous operation
- +NHS-funded treatment available for eligible patients across multiple East of England ICBs
- +Satellite network (Norwich, Wickford) allows local monitoring closer to home
- +Published fee structure and multi-cycle package options
Things to consider
- -Headline live birth rate is below some London private centres — compare within your age band
- -Travel to Cambridge is required for some key appointments, even with satellite support
- -NHS waiting times vary by ICB and should be confirmed directly
- -Add-on treatments are offered — verify HFEA evidence rating before accepting
Clinic details
- HFEA number
- 100
- Type
- NHS & Private
- Phone
- 01954 719 111
- Website
- Visit website
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