Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

LYNCH LANE, SG8 7SX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNCH LANE, SG8 7SX.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

40

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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 7SX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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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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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG8 7SX's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £505k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SG8 7SX is a sought-after residential area on Lynch Lane, 0.5km from Fowlmere in Fowlmere. Administratively it sits within Foxton ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG8, SG8 7SX offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 82% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £505k. 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 7SX are sourced from Output Area E00092011 (shared with 12 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 7SX. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 505,000

3 sales · Mean £ 572,500

Semi-Detached

£ 440,000

1 sales · Mean £ 440,000

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

SG8 7SX 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour7
Other crime2
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Fowlmere Primary School

Good100 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chequers0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Foxton3.2 km
  • Shepreth4.0 km
  • Meldreth4.8 km