Postcode SG8 6HL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill is £67,079 per year. The nearest station is Meldreth located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,802 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.5% 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 per household in Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill is £67,079 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG8 6HL.
Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill near SG8 6HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Meldreth located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Meldreth | N/A | Walking directions to Meldreth |
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 6HL postcode area, located within Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG8 6HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 49 High Street, Melbourn, SG8 6DZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 71 High Street, Royston, SG8 6DU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 6HL, 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.