Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

SG8 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG8 0BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

293

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SG8 0BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG8 0BL combines high owner-occupation (81%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG8 0BL is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Wimpole in South Cambridgeshire. Administratively it sits within Barrington ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG8, SG8 0BL offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SG8 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00092180 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG8 0BL. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG8 0BL has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School

Good118 pupils1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shepreth4.8 km
  • Meldreth5.6 km
  • Foxton6.2 km