Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

THE PENNS, SG8 8DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PENNS, SG8 8DH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

446

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG8 8DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged 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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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG8 8DH combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£565k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £565k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 6.6% year-on-year.

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

SG8 8DH is a safe, established residential area on The Penns, 0.7km from Cokenach in Barkway. Administratively it sits within Ermine ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SG8 8DH represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £565k, down 6.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG8 8DH are sourced from Output Area E00119842 (shared with 25 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 8DH. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 565,750

2 sales · Mean £ 565,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SG8 8DH has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Barkway VA Church of England First School

Good43 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Royston6.0 km
  • Meldreth8.9 km
  • Ashwell & Morden9.7 km