SG8 5AS is a safe, established residential area on Grays Close in Royston (North Hertfordshire). Administratively it sits within Royston Palace ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, SG8 5AS is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, down 16.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SG8 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00120164 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRAYS CLOSE, SG8 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAYS CLOSE, SG8 5AS.
342
43
£ 51,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
SG8 5AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £345k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG8 5AS. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 307,500
4 sales · Mean £ 318,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG8 5AS has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Roman Way Academy
Tannery Drift School
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
King James Academy Royston
Icknield Walk First School
Studlands Rise First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Cambridge Wine Ltd1.0 km
- Camvend0.7 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- McColls0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Royston Royal British Legion0.7 km
- Royston Town F.C.0.9 km
- Royston Bowling Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Costa Ltd0.5 km
- Thai Rack Glass House1.0 km
- Royston BMX Racing Club0.3 km
- No.411.0 km
- Royston Evangelical Church0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- British Raj Express0.6 km
- Gold Sun0.3 km
- YO! To Go0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Magnolia House B&B0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Royston0.5 km
- Meldreth4.3 km
- Ashwell & Morden6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Roysia School0.1 km
- Roysia Schools0.1 km
- Roysia Schools0.1 km
- Shakespeare0.2 km
- Rock Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG85AS · Data under Open Government Licence