Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

OAK TREE WAY, SG8 9FP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK TREE WAY, SG8 9FP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

154

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG8 9FP 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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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 56% social renting, SG8 9FP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SG8 9FP is a safe, established residential area on Oak Tree Way, 0.8km from Therfield in North Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Ermine ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG8 9FP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SG8 9FP are sourced from Output Area E00119849 (shared with 6 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 9FP. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

SG8 9FP has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Therfield First School

Outstanding49 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Fox and Duck Public House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Royston4.7 km
  • Ashwell & Morden4.8 km
  • Meldreth9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hay Green Farm0.2 km
  • Hay Green Farm0.2 km