Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

CHALKHILL BARROW, SG8 6EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALKHILL BARROW, SG8 6EQ.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG8 6EQ's low deprivation rank, 55% ownership, and £475k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 118.4% year-on-year.

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

SG8 6EQ is a safe, established residential area on Chalkhill Barrow, 0.7km from Melbourn in Melbourn. Administratively it sits within Melbourn ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k, up 118.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG8 6EQ are sourced from Output Area E00092140 (shared with 34 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 6EQ. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 568,500

8 sales · Mean £ 575,250

Terraced

£ 348,000

3 sales · Mean £ 332,000

Semi-Detached

£ 333,500

4 sales · Mean £ 336,125

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

SG8 6EQ has low crime rates — 19 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Melbourn Primary School

Good394 pupils0.7 km
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Melbourn Village College

Good605 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Leech and Sons0.8 km
  • Melbourn Stores0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Black Horse0.4 km
  • The Dolphin0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Melbourn Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Flying Dragon0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • MACS Warm Hub0.9 km
  • The Hideaway Café0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Meldreth1.6 km
  • Royston4.0 km
  • Shepreth4.3 km