Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

SG8 7JF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG8 7JF.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /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 7JF 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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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SG8 7JF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SG8 7JF is a sought-after residential area located 1.2km from Burloes Plantation in Royston (North Hertfordshire). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Royston Meridian ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 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 7JF are sourced from Output Area E00120142 (shared with 9 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 7JF. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

SG8 7JF has low crime rates — 16 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 offences30
Anti-social behaviour17
Vehicle crime8
Burglary8
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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King James Academy Royston

Good976 pupils0.2 km
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Icknield Walk First School

Outstanding345 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.5 km
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Studlands Rise First School

Good168 pupils0.8 km
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Roman Way Academy

Inadequate177 pupils1.0 km
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Tannery Drift School

Good311 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Cambridge Wine Ltd0.9 km
  • Days of Ashwell Ltd0.9 km
  • Icknield Stores0.3 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bar 111.0 km
  • Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Royston Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • Royston Town F.C.0.4 km
  • The Jolly Postie1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Flint shack1.0 km
  • Thai Rack Glass House0.9 km
  • The Guard House Thai Restaurant0.9 km
  • Royston BMX Racing Club0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • British Raj Express0.9 km
  • Fish'n Chick'n0.9 km
  • Georges Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • Gold Sun0.8 km
  • Royston Kitchen Kebab1.0 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Banyers House0.9 km
  • Magnolia House B&B0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Royston0.9 km
  • Meldreth4.4 km
  • Ashwell & Morden7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • King James Academy0.1 km
  • King James Academy0.1 km
  • Meridian and Greneway Schools0.2 km
  • The Close0.3 km
  • Mill Road0.3 km