Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

HIGHFIELD GROVE, SG8 8DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD GROVE, SG8 8DW.

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Population

408

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 0 /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: 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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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SG8 8DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.2M, 86% 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.

home £2,175,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG8 8DW is a sought-after residential area on Highfield Grove, 0.3km from Barkway in Barkway. Administratively it sits within Ermine ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SG8 8DW is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.2M. 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 8DW are sourced from Output Area E00119841 (shared with 23 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 8DW. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,350,000

4 sales · Mean £ 1,497,500

Terraced

£ 515,000

3 sales · Mean £ 511,666

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

SG8 8DW has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Barkway VA Church of England First School

Good43 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • White Deer Lodge0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • La Vita0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Tally Ho0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Royston6.8 km
  • Ashwell & Morden9.3 km
  • Meldreth10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Townsend Close0.2 km
  • Townsend Close0.2 km
  • Burrs Lane0.2 km
  • Nuthampstead Road0.3 km
  • Nuthampstead Road0.4 km