Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

LEADEN HILL, SG8 5QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEADEN HILL, SG8 5QH.

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

335

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in SG8 5QH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 21.1% year-on-year.

home £492,500 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG8 5QH is a sought-after residential area on Leaden Hill, 0.8km from Orwell in Orwell. Administratively it sits within Barrington ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG8 5QH is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £492k, up 21.1% 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 5QH are sourced from Output Area E00092178 (shared with 10 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 5QH. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 415,000

4 sales · Mean £ 412,500

Detached

£ 562,500

7 sales · Mean £ 587,500

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

SG8 5QH has low crime rates — 30 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 behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School

Good118 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Orwell Village Stores0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chequers Public House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shepreth3.8 km
  • Meldreth4.7 km
  • Foxton5.2 km