Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

SHAKESPEARE, SG8 5PX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAKESPEARE, SG8 5PX.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG8 5PX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in SG8 5PX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £252,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG8 5PX is a safe, established residential area on Shakespeare in Royston (North Hertfordshire). Administratively it sits within Royston Palace ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG8 5PX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG8 5PX are sourced from Output Area E00120163 (shared with 11 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 5PX. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 280,000

5 sales · Mean £ 276,000

Flat

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

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

SG8 5PX has low crime rates — 21 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour26
Vehicle crime12
Burglary7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Roman Way Academy

Inadequate177 pupils0.3 km
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King James Academy Royston

Good976 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.8 km
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Icknield Walk First School

Outstanding345 pupils0.8 km
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Tannery Drift School

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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Studlands Rise First School

Good168 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Cambridge Wine Ltd0.9 km
  • Icknield Stores1.0 km
  • Camvend0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.1 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Royston Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • Royston Town F.C.0.7 km
  • Casino Caterers at Royston Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Royston Bowling Club1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.9 km
  • Thai Rack Glass House0.9 km
  • The Guard House Thai Restaurant1.0 km
  • Royston BMX Racing Club0.1 km
  • No.410.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • British Raj Express0.6 km
  • Fish'n Chick'n1.0 km
  • Georges Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Gold Sun0.1 km
  • YO! To Go0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Magnolia House B&B0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Royston0.6 km
  • Meldreth4.2 km
  • Ashwell & Morden6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Shakespeare0.1 km
  • Shakespeare0.1 km
  • Roysia Surgery0.2 km
  • Roysia Surgery0.2 km
  • Roysia Surgery0.2 km