Postcode SG8 5QG is located in a rural village, within the Barrington ward of South Cambridgeshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay is £61,830 per year. The nearest station is Shepreth located about 2.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,937 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay is £61,830 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG8 5QG.
Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay near SG8 5QG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shepreth located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £486,000 in Barrington area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £672,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £433,250 |
| Terraced | 1 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barrington
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.