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.
SG8 9DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG8 9DW.
296
49
£ 51,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG8 9DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
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.
school Local Schools
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
Studlands Rise First School
Tannery Drift School
Icknield Walk First School
King James Academy Royston
Roman Way Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Old Bull Inn0.2 km
- Banyers House0.3 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SG89DW · Data under Open Government Licence