How much do houses cost in SG8 6DG?

The average property price in SG8 6DG is currently around £780k.

What is the population of SG8 6DG?

The population for the SG8 6DG area is approximately 359 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

ROYSTON ROAD, SG8 6DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYSTON ROAD, SG8 6DG.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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10/10

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10/10

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2/10

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8/10

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4/10

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7/10

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2/10

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4/10

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5/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG8 6DG combines high owner-occupation (55%), strong property values (£780k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £780k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG8 6DG is a mixed residential area on Royston Road, 1.4km from Melbourn in Melbourn. Administratively it sits within Melbourn ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SG8 6DG represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Prices average £780k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG8 6DG are sourced from Output Area E00092140 (shared with 34 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 6DG. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%

Asian / British Asian1.9%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 780,000

1 sales · Mean £ 780,000

school Local Schools

Melbourn Primary School

Good394 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Meldreth1.9 km
Royston2.9 km
Shepreth5.0 km