Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

SG8 9WY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG8 9WY.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG8 9WY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SG8 9WY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SG8 9WY is a sought-after residential area within the SG8 district of North Hertfordshire. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Royston Heath ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

SG8 9WY is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 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 9WY are sourced from Output Area E00120132 (shared with 277 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 9WY. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

SG8 9WY has low crime rates — 33 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting11
Other theft7
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Roman Way Academy

Inadequate177 pupils0.6 km
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Tannery Drift School

Good311 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils1.3 km
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Icknield Walk First School

Outstanding345 pupils1.5 km
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King James Academy Royston

Good976 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Royston Station News0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Royston Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • Royston Bowling Club0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.1 km
  • Royston BMX Racing Club0.7 km
  • Royston Evangelical Church0.2 km
  • Sodexo Corporate Services0.5 km
  • The Mughal Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer plc0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • British Raj Express0.7 km
  • Gold Sun0.7 km
  • YO! To Go0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Royston0.6 km
  • Meldreth4.6 km
  • Ashwell & Morden6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Beverley Close0.1 km
  • Beverley Close0.1 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Rock Road0.3 km
  • Rock Road0.4 km