Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

MEDCALFE WAY, SG8 6HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDCALFE WAY, SG8 6HU.

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

312

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG8 6HU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
workEmployment
6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in SG8 6HU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 9.0% year-on-year.

home £346,447 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG8 6HU is a safe, established residential area on Medcalfe Way, 0.5km from Melbourn in Melbourn. Administratively it sits within Melbourn ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG8 6HU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £346k, down 9.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG8 6HU are sourced from Output Area E00092149 (shared with 4 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 6HU. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
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

Terraced

£ 340,000

10 sales · Mean £ 329,800

Semi-Detached

£ 311,500

18 sales · Mean £ 318,166

Detached

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

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

SG8 6HU has low crime rates — 17 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour14
Burglary7
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Melbourn Primary School

Good394 pupils0.4 km
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Melbourn Village College

Good605 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Leech and Sons0.5 km
  • Melbourn Stores0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Black Horse0.5 km
  • The Dolphin0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Melbourn Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Flying Dragon0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • MACS Warm Hub0.5 km
  • Sodexo Ltd0.4 km
  • The Hideaway Café0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meldreth1.3 km
  • Shepreth3.6 km
  • Foxton4.7 km