Postcode SG8 5LY 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 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Royston South, West & East is £57,100 per year. The nearest station is Royston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 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 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.9% 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 of residents in Royston South, West & East is £57,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 263 ft away from SG8 5LY.
Royston South, West & East near SG8 5LY 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Royston | N/A | Walking directions to Royston |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Royston Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £610,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £219,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £442,500 |
| Terraced | 32 | £363,500 |
10 year median price trend in Royston Heath
In the SG8 5LY postcode area, located within Royston South, West & East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG8 5LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Clark Road, North Hertfordshire, SG8 7AP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Durham Way, North Hertfordshire, SG8 5GX | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Old North Road, Royston, SG8 5UA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Durham Way, North Hertfordshire, SG8 5GX | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Market One | Kneesworth Street, North Hertfordshire, SG8 7BZ | Walking directions to Market One |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.