Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

GREENFORD CLOSE, SG8 5QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENFORD CLOSE, SG8 5QA.

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

297

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG8 5QA 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

SG8 5QA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £715k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 10.6% year-on-year.

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

SG8 5QA is a sought-after residential area on Greenford Close, 0.5km from Orwell in Orwell. Administratively it sits within Barrington ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG8, SG8 5QA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £715k, down 10.6% 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 5QA are sourced from Output Area E00092179 (shared with 6 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 5QA. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 675,000

3 sales · Mean £ 698,333

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

SG8 5QA has low crime rates — 32 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 behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School

Good118 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Orwell Village Stores0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chequers Public House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shepreth3.6 km
  • Meldreth4.8 km
  • Foxton5.0 km