Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

ST JAMES COURT, SG8 9FN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES COURT, SG8 9FN.

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

311

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

54%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG8 9FN's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £716k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £716k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SG8 9FN is a safe, established residential area on St James Court, 0.3km from Therfield in Therfield. Administratively it sits within Ermine ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SG8 9FN is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £716k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG8 9FN are sourced from Output Area E00119848 (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 9FN. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 716,060

1 sales · Mean £ 716,060

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

SG8 9FN has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Therfield First School

Outstanding49 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Fox and Duck Public House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashwell & Morden4.3 km
  • Royston4.5 km
  • Meldreth9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Fox and Duck PH0.2 km
  • Fox and Duck PH0.3 km
  • Church0.3 km
  • Hay Green Farm0.4 km
  • Hay Green Farm0.4 km