Postcode SG8 8BD is located in a rural hamlet, within the Ermine ward of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Ashwell, Weston & Barley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashwell, Weston & Barley is £71,155 per year. The nearest station is Royston located about 3.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ashwell, Weston & Barley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,115 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Ashwell, Weston & Barley has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashwell, Weston & Barley is £71,155 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from SG8 8BD.
Ashwell, Weston & Barley near SG8 8BD 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £467,500 in Ermine area, with individual transactions ranging from £181,000 up to £2,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £832,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £419,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £440,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ermine
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.