The SG8 postcode district is a postal district located in the SG Stevenage postcode area with a population of 40,328 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the SG8 postcode district is 101.89 square miles which is 263.89 square kilometres or 65,208.06 acres.
Currently, the SG8 district has about 1271 postcode units spread across 6 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 2,400 postcodes. With 1271 postcodes already in use, this leaves 1129 units available.
The largest settlement in the SG8 postal code is ROYSTON followed by Melbourn, and Bassingbourn.
The SG8 Postcode shares a border with CB10 (SAFFRON WALDEN, Great Chesterford, Wimbish), CB11 (SAFFRON WALDEN, Newport, Clavering), CB22 (Sawston, Great Shelford, Duxford), SG9 (BUNTINGFORD, Sandon, Cottered), CB23 (Great Cambourne, Bar Hill, Papworth Everard), SG7 (BALDOCK, Ashwell, Hinxworth) and SG19 (SANDY, Potton, Gamlingay).
The primary settlement in the SG8 postcode district is Royston, located in Cambridgeshire, England. Other significant settlements within this postcode district include Melbourn, Meldreth, and Shepreth, all also in Cambridgeshire. The most significant post town in terms of postcode count is Royston.
For the district SG8, we have data on 7 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector SG8 0, covers Steeple Morden and Arrington and Litlington and Guilden Morden and Croydon in Cambridgeshire. The sector SG8 1 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services. The sector SG8 5, covers Royston in Hertfordshire. The sector SG8 5, covers Bassingbourn in Cambridgeshire. The sector SG8 6, covers Melbourn and Meldreth and Shepreth in Cambridgeshire. The sector SG8 7, covers Royston in Hertfordshire. The sector SG8 7, covers Fowlmere in Cambridgeshire. The sector SG8 8, covers Barkway and Barley and Reed in Hertfordshire. The sector SG8 8, covers Chrishall in Essex. The sector SG8 9, covers Royston and Therfield in Hertfordshire.
Map of the SG8 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the SG8 District: the district mostly encompasses the South Cambridgeshire District (646 postcodes), followed by the North Hertfordshire District area (616 postcodes), and finally, the Uttlesford District area (30 postcodes).
Recent House Sales in SG8
| Date | Price | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 23/10/2023 | £400,000 | Icknield Walk, Royston, SG8 7JX |
| 20/10/2023 | £420,000 | Blenheim Close, Shepreth, Royston, SG8 6PT |
| 17/10/2023 | £565,000 | Foxglove Bank, Royston, SG8 9TH |
| 17/10/2023 | £175,000 | Fish Hill, Royston, SG8 9JZ |
| 12/10/2023 | £433,000 | Poplar Drive, Royston, SG8 7ER |
| 12/10/2023 | £420,000 | Fox Hill, Guilden Morden, Royston, SG8 0JJ |
| 06/10/2023 | £740,000 | High Green Cottages, Abington Pigotts, Royston, SG8 0SB |
| 29/09/2023 | £600,000 | High Street, Meldreth, Royston, SG8 6LB |
| 20/09/2023 | £540,000 | Betony Vale, Royston, SG8 9TS |
| 14/09/2023 | £200,000 | Collingwood Court, Royston, SG8 7BY |
Weather Forecast for SG8
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 51.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 76.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 4 mph |
Press Button to Show Forecast for Royston (Hertfordshire)
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | E 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | E 4 mph |
Press Button to Show Forecast for Royston (Hertfordshire)
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 19.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 19.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 52.00% | NE 11 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 73.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 75.00% | E 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 52.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 53.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 59.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 40.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 33.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 9 mph |
Where is the SG8 Postcode District?
The postcode district SG8 is located in the town of Royston. It is surrounded by several nearby towns, including Baldock in the southwest (7.77 miles away), Buntingford in the south (9.16 miles away), Biggleswade in the west (10.53 miles away), Saffron Walden in the east (10.99 miles away), and Cambridge in the northeast (11.32 miles away). Royston is also approximately 39.15 miles away from the center of London.
The district is within the post town of ROYSTON.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The SG8 Postcode District is covers the following regions.
- Cambridgeshire CC - East Anglia - East of England
- Hertfordshire - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire - East of England
- West Essex - Essex - East of England
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| SG8 0 | Royston Delivery Office |
| SG8 5 | Royston Delivery Office |
| SG8 6 | Royston Delivery Office |
| SG8 7 | Royston Delivery Office |
| SG8 8 | Royston Delivery Office |
| SG8 9 | Royston Delivery Office |
| S | G | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| S | G | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions within the Postcode Area
We found 5 visitor attractions within the SG8 postcode area
| Wimpole Hall and Home Farm |
|---|
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Wimpole Hall and Home Farm on Google Maps |
| Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery on Google Maps |
| Royston Cave |
| Other |
| View Royston Cave on Google Maps |
| Docwra's Manor Garden |
| Gardens |
| Garden |
| View Docwra's Manor Garden on Google Maps |
| Shepreth Wildlife Park and Waterworld |
| Wildlife |
| Safari Park / Zoo / Aquarium / Aviary |
| View Shepreth Wildlife Park and Waterworld on Google Maps |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £750 | £1,100 | £946 |
| 2 | £825 | £1,200 | £958 |
| 3 | £1,350 | £2,500 | £1,775 |
| 4 | £1,750 | £3,750 | £2,360 |
| 6 | £2,500 | £2,500 | £2,500 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £3,000 | £1,950,000 | £736,600 | |
| 1 | £80,000 | £240,000 | £155,645 |
| 2 | £120,000 | £650,000 | £321,759 |
| 3 | £106,250 | £1,250,000 | £487,687 |
| 4 | £390,000 | £3,000,000 | £743,075 |
| 5 | £550,000 | £3,500,000 | £1,074,028 |
| 6 | £775,000 | £1,250,000 | £990,000 |
| 8 | £1,000,000 | £1,750,000 | £1,375,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the SG8 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Royston | Ensum Brown | Kooky Nohmad, 42 High Street, Royston, SG8 9AG | 01763 750070 | 111 |
 | Royston | William H. Brown | 54a High Street, Royston, SG8 9AW | 01763 295191 | 45 |
 | Royston | WellingtonWise | 11 Baldock Street, Royston, SG8 5AY | 01763 290704 | 31 |
 | Royston | Thomas Morris | 6 Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8 7BZ | 01763 290678 | 27 |
 | Cambridge | Cheffins Residential | 1 & 2 Clifton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7EA | 01223 972780 | 22 |
- Abington Pigotts
- Arrington
- Ashwell
- Barkway
- Barley
- Bassingbourn
- Buckland
- Chrishall
- Crawley End
- Croydon
- Dyer's Green
- Fowlmere
- Great Chishill
- Great Green
- Green End
- Guilden Morden
- Hay Green
- Heathfield
- Heydon
- Kelshall
- Kingston
- Kneesworth
- Litlington
- Longstowe
- Lower Green
- Melbourn
- Meldreth
- Morden Green
- Nuthampstead
- Orwell
- Reed
- Royston
- Shepreth
- Smith's End
- Steeple Morden
- Tadlow
- Therfield
- Thriplow
- Upper Pond Street
- Whaddon
- Wimpole
- Wrestlingworth
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £591,430 | 183 | £582,020 | 256 | £547,998 | 257 | £544,716 | 217 |
| Semi-Detached | £351,161 | 135 | £368,395 | 144 | £341,714 | 192 | £316,515 | 161 |
| Terraced | £309,273 | 137 | £296,330 | 155 | £299,725 | 204 | £256,319 | 168 |
| Flats | £195,213 | 82 | £179,664 | 130 | £186,921 | 112 | £157,567 | 123 |