SG8 6AA is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.0km from Melbourn in Melbourn. Administratively it sits within Melbourn ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, SG8 6AA is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £522k. 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 6AA are sourced from Output Area E00092150 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SG8 6AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SG8 6AA.
297
49
£ 53,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG8 6AA 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SG8 6AA's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £522k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £522k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG8 6AA. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 306,665
Detached
£ 510,000
3 sales · Mean £ 603,333
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG8 6AA has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Melbourn Primary School
Melbourn Village College
Meldreth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Leech and Sons0.1 km
- Melbourn Stores0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Black Horse0.2 km
- The Dolphin0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Melbourn Fish Bar0.1 km
- Flying Dragon0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- MACS Warm Hub0.3 km
- Sodexo Ltd0.7 km
- The Hideaway Café0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meldreth1.0 km
- Shepreth3.7 km
- Royston4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG86AA · Data under Open Government Licence