SG8 5BY is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SG8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5BY) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SG which means Stevenage.
- Postal District. In our case SG8.
- Postal Sector. In our case SG8 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BY.
The regional mail center for the post area SG is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SG8 5BY postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ROYSTON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SG8 5BY postcode have the street address of Downlands
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SG8 5BY postcode is home to a bustling 59 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ROYSTON within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
SG8 5BY is within the town of Royston.
The SG8 5BY postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SG8 5BY are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in SG8 5BY are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for SG8 5BY
The telephone area code for SG8 5BY is 01763 Royston.
Map Coordinates for SG8 5BY
| Latitude | 52.0488570542 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.0315117974991 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SG8 5BY Postcode?
Download Speeds For SG8 5BY
| Average Mbps | 62.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 47.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
SG8 5BY has an average download speed of 62.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,272 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
41% of postcodes (489,280) have slower broadband speeds.
59% of postcodes (694,089) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SG8 5BY
| Average Mbps | 8.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
SG8 5BY has an average upload speed of 8.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,810 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
18% of postcodes (207,766) have slower upload speeds.
82% of postcodes (972,065) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SG8 5BY Postcode
England Secondary Schools
King James Academy Royston
Address: King James Academy Royston, Garden Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01763242236
The Greneway School
Address: The Greneway School, Garden Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JF
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact:
Roysia Middle School
Address: Roysia Middle School, Burns Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5EQ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Icknield Walk First School
Address: Icknield Walk First School, Poplar Drive, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7EZ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01763243392
Studlands Rise First School
Address: Studlands Rise First School, Studlands Rise, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9HB
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01763243930
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School, Melbourn Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DB
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01763246021
Roman Way First School
Address: Roman Way First School, Burns Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5EQ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact:
Therfield First School
Address: Therfield First School, The Causeway, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9PP
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: 01763287284
Tannery Drift School
Address: Tannery Drift School, Tannery Drift, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5DE
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: 01763246549
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SG8 5BY
KNEESWORTH STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 30 KNEESWORTH STREET, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5AB
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
ROYSTON DENTAL SUITE
Address: 29-31 HIGH STREET, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 9AA
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
ROYSTON DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: 67-69 HIGH STREET, ROYSTON, SG8 9AW
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
QUEEN ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 17 QUEENS ROAD, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 7AN
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 HIGH STREET, BASSINGBOURN, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5NF
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 24A ORCHARD ROAD, MELBOURN, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 6HH
Distance: 3.18 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SG8 5BY
ROYSTON PHARMACY
Address: 10-12 HIGH STREET, ROYSTON, SG8 9AG
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01763 242185
BOOTS
Address: HIGH STREET, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 9AG
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01763 249123
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: OLD NORTH ROAD, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5UA
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: BURNS ROAD, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5PT
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01763 247945
BASSINGBOURN PHARMACY
Address: 24 HIGH STREET, BASSINGBOURN, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5NE
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01763 250660
WELL
Address: 71 HIGH STREET, MELBOURN, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 6DU
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: tel: 05009 70514
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SG8 5BY
ROYSTON SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 27 HIGH STREET, ROYSTON, SG8 9AA
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
HOWES OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 33-37 HIGH STREET, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 9AA
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (ROYSTON)
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 9AW
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
J OLIVER RADLEY OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 36 HIGH STREET, BUNTINGFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9AQ
Distance: 7.03 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BALDOCK)
Address: 58 HIGH STREET, BALDOCK, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6BN
Distance: 7.92 miles
Contact: :
BALDOCK EXTRA
Address: 58 HIGH STREET, BALDOCK, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6BN
Distance: 7.92 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SG8 5BY
GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICE - MARKET HILL, SURGERY
Address: MARKET HILL, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 9JN
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
THE HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE
Address: MELBOURN STREET, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 7BS
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01763 242981
ROYSTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: MELBOURN STREET, ROYSTON, SG8 7BS
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
ROYSIA SURGERY
Address: BURNS ROAD, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5PT
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01763 243166
SPRING LANE SURGERY
Address: SPRING LANE, BASSINGBOURN, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5HZ
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01763 241424
ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN
Address: ORCHARD SURGERY, NEW ROAD, MELBOURN, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 6BX
Distance: 3.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01763 260220
Motorway Junctions near SG8 5BY
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SG8 5BY
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SG8 5BY Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North East Hertfordshire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Oliver Heald |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the SG8 5BY Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is North Hertfordshire District Council and the County Council is Hertfordshire County Council.
Hertfordshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
North Hertfordshire District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for North Hertfordshire District at the following link North Hertfordshire District.How much is the Council Tax?
North Hertfordshire District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much North Hertfordshire District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SG8 5BY Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Hertfordshire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Library opening hours and locations | Hertfordshire County CouncilPostcodes near the SG8 5BY Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SG8 5BY Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Baldock Street, ROYSTON, SG8 5BA | 0.45 miles | Directions from SG8 5BY to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Durham Way, Royston Gateway, ROYSTON, SG8 5GX | 0.94 miles | Directions from SG8 5BY to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Broad Street, Great Cambourne, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 6EY | 19.09 miles | Directions from SG8 5BY to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SG8 5BY Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1UP | 8.52 miles | Directions from SG8 5BY to Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park |
| Food Court, Hospital Main Concourse, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ | 11.35 miles | Directions from SG8 5BY to Food Court, Hospital Main Concourse |
| Fourwentways, A11, Fourwent Ways, Abington, CB21 6AP | 12.03 miles | Directions from SG8 5BY to Fourwentways, A11, Fourwent Ways |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 12.93 miles | Directions from SG8 5BY to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Baldock Road, ROYSTON, SG8 9NT | 1.00 miles | Directions from SG8 5BY to McDonald's, Baldock Road, ROYSTON, SG8 9NT |
| McDonald's, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR | 7.63 miles | Directions from SG8 5BY to McDonald's, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR |
| McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB | 8.87 miles | Directions from SG8 5BY to McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB |
| McDonald's, Stratton Business Park, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 8QB | 9.03 miles | Directions from SG8 5BY to McDonald's, Stratton Business Park, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 8QB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR | 7.63 miles | Directions from SG8 5BY to KFC Baldock Services |
| KFC, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA | 12.73 miles | Directions from SG8 5BY to KFC Stevenage - Leisure Park |
| KFC, East Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 1BG | 12.81 miles | Directions from SG8 5BY to KFC Cambridge - East Road |
| KFC, Boxworth, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU | 15.22 miles | Directions from SG8 5BY to KFC Cambridge - A14 Services |
| KFC, Great North Road, Eaton Socon, ST. NEOTS, PE19 8EN | 15.55 miles | Directions from SG8 5BY to KFC St Neots - Great North Road |