Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

LONDON ROAD, SG8 7RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, SG8 7RU.

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Population

358

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

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.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SG8 7RU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £723k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £723k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SG8 7RU is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 0.7km from Fowlmere in Fowlmere. Administratively it sits within Foxton ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SG8 7RU is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £723k. 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 7RU are sourced from Output Area E00092010 (shared with 15 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 7RU. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 723,250

1 sales · Mean £ 723,250

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

SG8 7RU has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Fowlmere Primary School

Good100 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chequers0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Foxton3.9 km
  • Shepreth4.3 km
  • Meldreth4.5 km