Postcode SG8 5WA 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 35.9 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 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Royston North & Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,843 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Royston North & Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 225 ft away from SG8 5WA.
Royston North & Central near SG8 5WA 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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £356,000 in Royston Palace area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 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 | 15 | £510,000 |
| Flats | 23 | £171,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £410,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £347,500 |
10 year median price trend in Royston Palace
In the SG8 5WA postcode area, located within Royston North & Central, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG8 5WA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | Burns Road, North Hertfordshire, SG8 5PT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Milton Close, North Hertfordshire, SG8 5DP | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 5 Queens Road, Royston, SG8 7AP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
Elected local representatives for SG8 5WA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sarah Lucas
Royston Palace - Elected 17 Oct 2024
Chris Hinchliff
North East Hertfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.