Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

AINTREE ROAD, SG8 9JE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AINTREE ROAD, SG8 9JE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

300

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG8 9JE 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SG8 9JE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £435k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SG8 9JE is a safe, established residential area on Aintree Road, 0.8km 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 9JE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £435k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG8 9JE are sourced from Output Area E00120150 (shared with 9 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 9JE. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 380,000

3 sales · Mean £ 398,333

Detached

£ 450,500

3 sales · Mean £ 436,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG8 9JE has low crime rates — 17 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 offences35
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson5
Other crime5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Studlands Rise First School

Good168 pupils0.3 km
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Icknield Walk First School

Outstanding345 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km
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King James Academy Royston

Good976 pupils0.7 km
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Tannery Drift School

Good311 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Back Streeting Catering0.9 km
  • Days of Ashwell Ltd0.9 km
  • Icknield Stores0.4 km
  • Market One Ltd0.9 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Old Bull Inn0.9 km
  • Banyers House0.9 km
  • Magnolia House B&B0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bar 110.9 km
  • Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Royston Town F.C.0.6 km
  • The Green Man0.8 km
  • The Old Courthouse0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Flint shack0.9 km
  • The Royal Bengal Tandoori0.9 km
  • Lounge India Royston0.8 km
  • The Guard House Thai Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Fish'n Chick'n1.0 km
  • Georges Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Royston Best Grill0.9 km
  • Royston Kitchen Kebab0.9 km
  • Royston Tandoori0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Royston1.3 km
  • Meldreth4.9 km
  • Ashwell & Morden7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Clydesdale Road0.1 km
  • Newmarket Road0.1 km
  • Wheatfield Crescent0.2 km
  • Betony Vale0.2 km
  • Dacre Green0.3 km