Postcode SG8 5UP is located in an urban city, within the Royston Palace ward of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Royston North & Central area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Royston North & Central is £60,367 per year. The nearest station is Royston located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Royston North & Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,835 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Royston North & Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Royston North & Central is £60,367 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from SG8 5UP.
Royston North & Central near SG8 5UP 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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Royston Palace area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £827,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £495,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £171,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £410,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £348,250 |
10 year median price trend in Royston Palace
In the SG8 5UP postcode area, located within Royston North & Central, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG8 5UP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Burns Road, North Hertfordshire, SG8 5PT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Old North Road, Royston, SG8 5UA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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.