SG8 7FE is a sought-after residential area within the SG8 district of North Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Royston Palace ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, SG8 7FE is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7FE are sourced from Output Area E00120170 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SG8 7FE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG8 7FE.
236
50
£ 51,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG8 7FE 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SG8 7FE's low deprivation rank, 58% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG8 7FE. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG8 7FE has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
Tannery Drift School
Icknield Walk First School
Studlands Rise First School
Roman Way Academy
King James Academy Royston
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Back Streeting Catering0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Cambridge Wine Ltd0.2 km
- Days of Ashwell Ltd0.4 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Old Bull Inn0.6 km
- Banyers House0.3 km
- Magnolia House B&B0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Bar 110.5 km
- Conservative Club0.3 km
- Heath Sports Club0.5 km
- Royston Golf Club0.5 km
- Royston Royal British Legion0.1 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- McCarthy & Stone - Goode Court0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Flint shack0.4 km
- The Royal Bengal Tandoori0.6 km
- Lounge India Royston0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- British Raj Express0.3 km
- Fish'n Chick'n0.3 km
- Georges Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Gold Sun0.8 km
- Royston Best Grill0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Royston0.3 km
- Meldreth4.9 km
- Ashwell & Morden6.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Green0.2 km
- The Green0.2 km
- Royston Railway Station0.2 km
- Royston Railway Station0.2 km
- Royston Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG87FE · Data under Open Government Licence