Postcode SG8 1GG is located in an urban city, within the Royston Heath ward of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Royston South, West & East area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Royston South, West & East is £71,733 per year. The nearest station is Royston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Royston South, West & East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,603 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Royston South, West & East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Royston South, West & East is £71,733 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 68 ft away from SG8 1GG.
Royston South, West & East near SG8 1GG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Royston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Royston | N/A | Walking directions to Royston |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £364,000 in Royston Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,500 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £615,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £213,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £425,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £355,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royston Heath
In the SG8 1GG postcode area, located within Royston South, West & East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG8 1GG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Old North Road, Royston, SG8 5UA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Milton Close, North Hertfordshire, SG8 5DP | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Durham Way, North Hertfordshire, SG8 5GX | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Durham Way, North Hertfordshire, SG8 5GX | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 5 Queens Road, Royston, SG8 7AP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for North Hertfordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SG8 1GG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bryony May
Royston Heath - Elected 2 May 2024
Ruth Brown
Royston Heath - Elected 2 May 2024
Chris Hinchliff
North East Hertfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.