Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

EARLS HILL GARDENS, SG8 9DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EARLS HILL GARDENS, SG8 9DA.

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Population

379

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG8 9DA 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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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SG8 9DA is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £410k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 14.2% year-on-year.

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

SG8 9DA is a sought-after residential area on Earls Hill Gardens in Royston (North Hertfordshire). Administratively it sits within Royston Heath ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SG8 9DA offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, up 14.2% year-on-year. 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 9DA are sourced from Output Area E00120139 (shared with 18 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 9DA. The average age is 40.0. 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 Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 369,500

6 sales · Mean £ 376,550

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

SG8 9DA has low crime rates — 44 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour45
Vehicle crime16
Other theft15
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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Tannery Drift School

Good311 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.6 km
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Studlands Rise First School

Good168 pupils0.8 km
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Icknield Walk First School

Outstanding345 pupils1.0 km
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King James Academy Royston

Good976 pupils1.3 km
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Roman Way Academy

Inadequate177 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Back Streeting Catering0.2 km
  • Cambridge Wine Ltd0.3 km
  • Days of Ashwell Ltd0.2 km
  • Market One Ltd0.2 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Old Bull Inn0.2 km
  • Banyers House0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Bar 110.2 km
  • Conservative Club0.2 km
  • Heath Sports Club0.2 km
  • Royston Golf Club0.2 km
  • Royston Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • McCarthy & Stone - Goode Court0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Flint shack0.2 km
  • The Royal Bengal Tandoori0.2 km
  • Lounge India Royston0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • British Raj Express0.6 km
  • Fish'n Chick'n0.2 km
  • Royston Best Grill0.2 km
  • Royston Kitchen Kebab0.2 km
  • Royston Tandoori0.2 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Royston0.7 km
  • Meldreth5.4 km
  • Ashwell & Morden6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Princes Mews0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.1 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Manor House Social Club0.2 km
  • Coronation Avenue0.2 km