Postcode SG8 5SN is located in a rural hamlet, 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 85.2 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 1.7 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 85.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG8 5SN.
Bassingbourn & the Mordens near SG8 5SN has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Meldreth located about 1.7 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 5SN 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.
Elected local representatives for SG8 5SN, 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.