Postcode SG8 5RB 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.0 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 3.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay has a 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 37.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.2% 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 5RB.
Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay near SG8 5RB 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £483,000 in Barrington area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £587,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £448,750 |
| Terraced | 8 | £344,000 |
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.
Elected local representatives for SG8 5RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aidan Thomas Van de Weyer
Barrington - 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.