Postcode SG8 5RN is located in a rural village, within the Melbourn ward of South Cambridgeshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill is £67,079 per year. The nearest station is Meldreth located about 1.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,107 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill is £67,079 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG8 5RN.
Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill near SG8 5RN 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £411,500 in Melbourn area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £649,375 |
| Terraced | 22 | £337,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Melbourn
In the SG8 5RN postcode area, located within Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary 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.
Elected local representatives for SG8 5RN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jose Hales
Melbourn - Elected 7 May 2026
Sally Ann Hart
Melbourn - 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.