Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

SG8 9DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG8 9DW.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG8 9DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SG8 9DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 60% 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.

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

SG8 9DW is a sought-after residential area within the SG8 district of North Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Royston Palace ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG8, SG8 9DW offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9DW are sourced from Output Area E00189364 (shared with 18 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 9DW. 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 / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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SG8 9DW has low crime rates — 30 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 offences54
Anti-social behaviour46
Shoplifting15
Other theft13
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.5 km
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Studlands Rise First School

Good168 pupils0.5 km
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Tannery Drift School

Good311 pupils0.7 km
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Icknield Walk First School

Outstanding345 pupils0.8 km
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King James Academy Royston

Good976 pupils1.1 km
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Roman Way Academy

Inadequate177 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Back Streeting Catering0.2 km
  • Cambridge Wine Ltd0.5 km
  • Days of Ashwell Ltd0.2 km
  • Icknield Stores0.9 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Old Bull Inn0.2 km
  • Banyers House0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Bar 110.2 km
  • Conservative Club0.4 km
  • Heath Sports Club0.6 km
  • Royston Golf Club0.6 km
  • Royston Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • McCarthy & Stone - Goode Court0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Flint shack0.2 km
  • The Royal Bengal Tandoori0.2 km
  • Lounge India Royston0.1 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • British Raj Express0.8 km
  • Fish'n Chick'n0.4 km
  • Georges Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Royston Best Grill0.2 km
  • Royston Kitchen Kebab0.1 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Royston0.9 km
  • Meldreth5.3 km
  • Ashwell & Morden6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Recreation Ground0.2 km