Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

CHAPEL LANE, SG8 7SB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL LANE, SG8 7SB.

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

264

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG8 7SB 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG8 7SB's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £225k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SG8 7SB is a sought-after residential area on Chapel Lane, 0.3km from Fowlmere in Fowlmere. Administratively it sits within Foxton ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG8, SG8 7SB offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 70% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k. 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 7SB are sourced from Output Area E00092009 (shared with 16 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 7SB. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

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£ 225,000

2 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

SG8 7SB has low crime rates — 20 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary3
Other crime2
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Fowlmere Primary School

Good100 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Chequers0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Foxton3.5 km
  • Shepreth4.0 km
  • Meldreth4.7 km