Postcode SG8 8LA is located in a rural village, within the Ermine ward of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Ashwell, Weston & Barley area. It has very low 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 3.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ashwell, Weston & Barley has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,921 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% 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 25.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG8 8LA.
Ashwell, Weston & Barley near SG8 8LA 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 3.5 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
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG8 8LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Barley Stores | Church Road, Barley, Royston, SG8 8JW | Walking directions to Barley 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.