Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

GRAYS CLOSE, SG8 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAYS CLOSE, SG8 5AS.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Roman Way Academy

Inadequate177 pupils0.2 km
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Tannery Drift School

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils1.0 km
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King James Academy Royston

Good976 pupils1.1 km
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Icknield Walk First School

Outstanding345 pupils1.1 km
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Studlands Rise First School

Good168 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Royston Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • Royston Town F.C.0.9 km
  • Royston Bowling Club0.9 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • British Raj Express0.6 km
  • Gold Sun0.3 km
  • YO! To Go0.5 km
hotel

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