Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

MAJOR HADDOCK CLOSE, SG8 5FD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAJOR HADDOCK CLOSE, SG8 5FD.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG8 5FD 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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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SG8 5FD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £395k, 77% 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.

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

SG8 5FD is a sought-after residential area on Major Haddock Close in Royston (North Hertfordshire). Administratively it sits within Royston Palace ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG8, SG8 5FD offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k. 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 5FD are sourced from Output Area E00120166 (shared with 9 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 5FD. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 395,000

1 sales · Mean £ 395,000

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

SG8 5FD has low crime rates — 30 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 offences67
Anti-social behaviour36
Vehicle crime13
Burglary12
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Tannery Drift School

Good311 pupils0.5 km
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Roman Way Academy

Inadequate177 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km
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Icknield Walk First School

Outstanding345 pupils0.9 km
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King James Academy Royston

Good976 pupils1.0 km
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Studlands Rise First School

Good168 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Back Streeting Catering1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Cambridge Wine Ltd0.5 km
  • Days of Ashwell Ltd0.8 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Old Bull Inn0.9 km
  • Banyers House0.7 km
  • Magnolia House B&B0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Bar 110.8 km
  • Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Heath Sports Club0.7 km
  • Royston Golf Club0.7 km
  • Royston Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • McCarthy & Stone - Goode Court0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Costa Ltd0.7 km
  • Flint shack0.8 km
  • The Royal Bengal Tandoori0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer plc0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • British Raj Express0.2 km
  • Fish'n Chick'n0.6 km
  • Gold Sun0.5 km
  • Royston Best Grill0.9 km
  • Royston Kitchen Kebab0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Royston0.1 km
  • Meldreth4.7 km
  • Ashwell & Morden6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Road0.2 km
  • Royston Rail Station0.2 km
  • Royston Railway Stn entrance0.2 km
  • Lower Gower Road0.2 km
  • Royston Railway Station0.2 km