Postcode SG8 5LR is located in a rural village, within the Melbourn ward of South Cambridgeshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bassingbourn & the Mordens area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.5 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 Meldreth located about 2.2 miles away.
Bassingbourn & the Mordens has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,852 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Bassingbourn & the Mordens has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from SG8 5LR.
Bassingbourn & the Mordens near SG8 5LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Meldreth located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 in Melbourn area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,500 up to £1,370,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £630,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £248,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £371,250 |
| Terraced | 21 | £372,500 |
10 year median price trend in Melbourn
In the SG8 5LR postcode area, located within Bassingbourn & the Mordens, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.