SG8 5LZ is a safe, established residential area within the SG8 district of North Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Royston Palace ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SG8 5LZ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SG8 5LZ are sourced from Output Area E00120163 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SG8 5LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG8 5LZ.
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£ 51,800 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG8 5LZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 73% social renting, SG8 5LZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG8 5LZ. The average age is 37.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG8 5LZ has low crime rates — 20 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
King James Academy Royston
Icknield Walk First School
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
Tannery Drift School
Studlands Rise First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Camvend0.4 km
- Costcutter0.1 km
- McColls0.8 km
- Royston Station News0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Royston Royal British Legion0.8 km
- Royston Town F.C.0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa Ltd0.9 km
- Royston BMX Racing Club0.1 km
- Royston Evangelical Church0.7 km
- The Mughal Kitchen0.9 km
- Cravin Coffee0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- British Raj Express0.7 km
- Gold Sun0.1 km
- YO! To Go0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Magnolia House B&B0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Royston0.7 km
- Meldreth4.1 km
- Ashwell & Morden6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Roysia Surgery0.0 km
- Roysia Surgery0.1 km
- Roysia Surgery0.1 km
- Shakespeare0.1 km
- Shakespeare0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG85LZ · Data under Open Government Licence