Postcode SG8 5AS is located in an urban city, within the Royston Palace ward of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Royston North & Central area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Royston North & Central is £51,800 per year. The nearest station is Royston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Royston North & Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,843 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Royston North & Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 17.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Royston North & Central is £51,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG8 5AS.
Royston North & Central near SG8 5AS 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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £356,000 in Royston Palace area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £827,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £420,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £350,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royston Palace
In the SG8 5AS postcode area, located within Royston North & Central, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG8 5AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Burns Road, North Hertfordshire, SG8 5PT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Old North Road, Royston, SG8 5UA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Clark Road, North Hertfordshire, SG8 7AP | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.