Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

HIGH STREET, SG8 6AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SG8 6AA.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences16
Burglary8
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Melbourn Primary School

Good394 pupils0.1 km
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Melbourn Village College

Good605 pupils0.6 km
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Meldreth Primary School

Good203 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Leech and Sons0.1 km
  • Melbourn Stores0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Black Horse0.2 km
  • The Dolphin0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Melbourn Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Flying Dragon0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • MACS Warm Hub0.3 km
  • Sodexo Ltd0.7 km
  • The Hideaway Café0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meldreth1.0 km
  • Shepreth3.7 km
  • Royston4.3 km