Postcode SG8 5UA 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 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Royston South, West & East is £71,733 per year. The nearest station is Royston located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 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 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.0% 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 per household in Royston South, West & East is £71,733 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from SG8 5UA.
Royston South, West & East near SG8 5UA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Royston | N/A | Walking directions to Royston |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 in Royston Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £810,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £610,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £219,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £442,500 |
| Terraced | 29 | £360,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royston Heath
In the SG8 5UA postcode area, located within Royston South, West & East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG8 5UA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Extra | Old North Road, Royston, SG8 5UA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Durham Way, North Hertfordshire, SG8 5GX | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Durham Way, North Hertfordshire, SG8 5GX | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for North Hertfordshire 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.