SG8 is a postcode district in South Cambridgeshire, East of England, covering 1266 active and 494 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SG8 (27%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (9%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes SG8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SG8 are around £419k, down 8.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SG8 at 171 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SG8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SG8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SG8 postcode area.
40,919
44
£ 54,138 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 44, SG8 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £419k. Property prices are trending down 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bassingbourn Primary School
Fowlmere Primary School
Melbourn Primary School
Meldreth Primary School
Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School
Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School
Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School
Reed First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Banyers House
- Magnolia House B&B
- Old Bull Inn
- White Deer Lodge
- Coach House Hotel
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Saffron
- Steeple Morden Bowls Club
- The Pheasant
- Royston Bowling Club
- Royston Golf Club
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Ashiana Spice
- Banilla coffee
- Birch's
- Costa Coffee
- Costa Ltd
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Marks And Spencer plc
- Tesco
- Tesco
- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- The Old School Coffee Company
- The Spice Hut
- British Raj Express
- Domino's Pizza
- Fish'n Chick'n
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Days of Ashwell
- Boots UK Ltd
- Premier Express
- Roberto's Deli
- Royston Food Centre
- + 32 more
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Area Profile: SG8 · Data under Open Government Licence