Postcode SG8 6EG is located in a rural town, 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill is £53,500 per year. The nearest station is Meldreth located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,254 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.
Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.2% 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 of residents in Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill is £53,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG8 6EG.
Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill near SG8 6EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £427,500 in Melbourn area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £1,295,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £677,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £251,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £357,500 |
10 years price trend in Melbourn
In the SG8 6EG postcode area, located within Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 49 High Street, Melbourn, SG8 6DZ | |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, South Cambridgeshire, SG8 6DU |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Dolphin | High Street, South Cambridgeshire, SG8 6AP | |
| 0.4 mi | Black Horse | Orchard Road, South Cambridgeshire, SG8 6BP |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.