Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

CHURCH CLOSE, SG8 5NW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH CLOSE, SG8 5NW.

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

300

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG8 5NW 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.

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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG8 5NW's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £550k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SG8 5NW is a sought-after residential area on Church Close, 0.3km from North End in Bassingbourn. Administratively it sits within Bassingbourn ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SG8 5NW is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG8 5NW are sourced from Output Area E00091946 (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 5NW. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 550,000

3 sales · Mean £ 520,000

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

SG8 5NW has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

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Bassingbourn Primary School

Requires Improvement379 pupils0.3 km
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Bassingbourn Village College

Good677 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Belle Free House & Restaurant0.2 km
  • The Hoops Public House0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bassingbourn Community Library Cafe0.3 km
  • Hatties0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Royston3.7 km
  • Meldreth4.8 km
  • Ashwell & Morden6.5 km