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.
SHAKESPEARE, SG8 5PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAKESPEARE, SG8 5PX.
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£ 51,800 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG8 5PX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Roman Way Academy
King James Academy Royston
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
Icknield Walk First School
Tannery Drift School
Studlands Rise First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SG85PX · Data under Open Government Licence