Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

DICKASONS, SG8 6EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DICKASONS, SG8 6EL.

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

438

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG8 6EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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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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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SG8 6EL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £551k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 6EL is a sought-after residential area on Dickasons, 0.1km from The Moor in Melbourn. Administratively it sits within Melbourn ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG8, SG8 6EL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £551k. 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 6EL are sourced from Output Area E00092146 (shared with 24 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 6EL. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 725,000

2 sales · Mean £ 725,000

Semi-Detached

£ 377,500

6 sales · Mean £ 375,083

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

SG8 6EL has low crime rates — 11 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 offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Melbourn Village College

Good605 pupils0.2 km
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Melbourn Primary School

Good394 pupils0.6 km
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Meldreth Primary School

Good203 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Dolphin0.9 km
  • The Black Horse0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • MACS Warm Hub0.5 km
  • Sodexo Ltd0.2 km
  • The Hideaway Café0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Melbourn Stores0.5 km
  • Leech and Sons0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Melbourn Fish Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meldreth1.0 km
  • Shepreth3.0 km
  • Foxton4.2 km