Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

THE MOOR, SG8 6ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MOOR, SG8 6ED.

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Population

438

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /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 6ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG8 6ED combines high owner-occupation (64%), strong property values (£488k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £488k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.

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

SG8 6ED is a sought-after residential area on The Moor, 0.2km from The Moor in Melbourn. Administratively it sits within Melbourn ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG8, SG8 6ED offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 64% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £488k, down 1.9% 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 6ED are sourced from Output Area E00092146 (shared with 24 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 6ED. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 555,000

16 sales · Mean £ 546,077

Flat

£ 217,500

6 sales · Mean £ 198,416

Semi-Detached

£ 471,750

2 sales · Mean £ 471,750

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

SG8 6ED has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Melbourn Village College

Good605 pupils0.1 km
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Melbourn Primary School

Good394 pupils0.6 km
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Meldreth Primary School

Good203 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Dolphin0.8 km
  • The Black Horse0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • MACS Warm Hub0.4 km
  • Sodexo Ltd0.4 km
  • The Hideaway Café0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Melbourn Stores0.4 km
  • Leech and Sons0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Melbourn Fish Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meldreth0.8 km
  • Shepreth3.0 km
  • Foxton4.3 km