SG8 9HP is a sought-after residential area on Stile Plantation, 1.3km from Burloes Plantation in Royston (North Hertfordshire). Administratively it sits within Royston Meridian ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG8, SG8 9HP offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k. 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 9HP are sourced from Output Area E00120152 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STILE PLANTATION, SG8 9HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STILE PLANTATION, SG8 9HP.
307
47
£ 57,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG8 9HP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG8 9HP combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£351k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG8 9HP. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 351,000
1 sales · Mean £ 351,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG8 9HP has low crime rates — 23 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
Studlands Rise First School
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
Icknield Walk First School
King James Academy Royston
Tannery Drift School
Roman Way Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Back Streeting Catering0.5 km
- Cambridge Wine Ltd0.6 km
- Days of Ashwell Ltd0.4 km
- Icknield Stores0.6 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Old Bull Inn0.5 km
- Banyers House0.4 km
- Magnolia House B&B0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Bar 110.5 km
- Conservative Club0.5 km
- Heath Sports Club0.8 km
- Royston Golf Club0.8 km
- Royston Royal British Legion0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- McCarthy & Stone - Goode Court0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Flint shack0.5 km
- The Royal Bengal Tandoori0.5 km
- Lounge India Royston0.4 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- British Raj Express0.9 km
- Fish'n Chick'n0.5 km
- Georges Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Royston Best Grill0.5 km
- Royston Kitchen Kebab0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Royston0.9 km
- Meldreth5.1 km
- Ashwell & Morden6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hollies Close0.1 km
- Recreation Ground0.2 km
- Recreation Ground0.2 km
- Town Hall0.3 km
- Wheatfield Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG89HP · Data under Open Government Licence