SG8 8DS is a sought-after residential area on Greenbury Close, 0.4km from Barley in Barley. Administratively it sits within Ermine ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG8, SG8 8DS offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8DS are sourced from Output Area E00119843 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENBURY CLOSE, SG8 8DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENBURY CLOSE, SG8 8DS.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SG8 8DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £114k, 61% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG8 8DS. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 114,000
1 sales · Mean £ 114,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SG8 8DS has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barley (VA) Church of England First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Barley Post Office & Stores0.4 km
- Roberto's Deli0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Fox & Hounds0.1 km
- The Chequers0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Royston5.3 km
- Meldreth7.4 km
- Shepreth9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Richmond's Garage0.1 km
- Richmond's Garage0.1 km
- St Margaret of Antioch Church0.3 km
- St Margaret of Antioch Church0.3 km
- Draytons Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG88DS · Data under Open Government Licence