Postcode SG8 5HR is located in a rural town, within the Bassingbourn ward of South Cambridgeshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bassingbourn & the Mordens area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bassingbourn & the Mordens is £69,815 per year. The nearest station is Royston located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bassingbourn & the Mordens has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,580 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Bassingbourn & the Mordens has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bassingbourn & the Mordens is £69,815 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG8 5HR.
Bassingbourn & the Mordens near SG8 5HR has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Royston located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £415,898 in Bassingbourn area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £860,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £330,000 |
| Detached | 9 | £505,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £400,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bassingbourn
In the SG8 5HR postcode area, located within Bassingbourn & the Mordens, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG8 5HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | High Street, South Cambridgeshire, SG8 5LD | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for South Cambridgeshire 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 5HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Bostanci
Bassingbourn - Elected 7 May 2026
Pippa Heylings
South Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.