Postcode SG8 7LE is located in an urban city, within the Royston Meridian ward of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Royston South, West & East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.6 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Royston South, West & East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,649 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Royston South, West & East has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG8 7LE.
Royston South, West & East near SG8 7LE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Royston | N/A | Walking directions to Royston |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £386,250 in Royston Meridian area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £835,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £517,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £205,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £378,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £360,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royston Meridian
In the SG8 7LE postcode area, located within Royston South, West & East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG8 7LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Icknield Stores | Icknield Walk, North Hertfordshire, SG8 7JX | Walking directions to Icknield Stores |
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 7LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matt Barnes
Royston Meridian - Elected 2 May 2024
Ruth Clifton
Royston Meridian - Elected 2 May 2024
Tim Johnson
Royston Meridian - Elected 2 May 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.