Is SG8 7JS a safe place to live?

Yes, SG8 7JS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 26 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SG8 7JS?

The average property price in SG8 7JS is currently around £344k.

What is the population of SG8 7JS?

The population for the SG8 7JS area is approximately 517 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

HAWTHORN WAY, SG8 7JS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORN WAY, SG8 7JS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

517

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG8 7JS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10

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6/10

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3/10

workEmployment

5/10

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6/10

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6/10

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2/10

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4/10

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4/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SG8 7JS spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. £344k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 32.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG8 7JS is a safe, established residential area on Hawthorn Way, 0.9km from Burloes Plantation in Royston (North Hertfordshire). Administratively it sits within Royston Meridian ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

This is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k, up 32.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG8 7JS are sourced from Output Area E00120145 (shared with 12 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 7JS. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%

Asian / British Asian3.5%

Black / African / Caribbean2.3%

Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 339,000

8 sales · Mean £ 336,750

Terraced

£ 318,000

3 sales · Mean £ 307,666

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

SG8 7JS has low crime rates — 26 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 offences33

Anti-social behaviour15

Criminal damage and arson6

Burglary6

Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

King James Academy Royston

Good976 pupils0.3 km

Icknield Walk First School

Outstanding345 pupils0.4 km

St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.8 km

Studlands Rise First School

Good168 pupils0.9 km

Roman Way Academy

Inadequate177 pupils1.3 km

Tannery Drift School

Good311 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Icknield Stores0.2 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Royston Town F.C.0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Georges Fish and Chips0.2 km

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Magnolia House B&B0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Royston1.3 km
Meldreth4.3 km
Shepreth7.4 km

Bus Stops

The Close0.2 km
Meridian and Greneway Schools0.2 km
Dacre Green0.3 km
King James Academy0.4 km
King James Academy0.4 km