Postcode SG8 8SH is located in a rural village, within the Foxton 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 very low crime levels, with around 23.9 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 Royston located about 4.8 miles away.
Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,047 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.5% 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 8SH.
Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill near SG8 8SH 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 4.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £573,750 in Foxton area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,195,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £695,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £465,000 |
| Terraced | 4 | £410,000 |
10 year median price trend in Foxton
In the SG8 8SH postcode area, located within Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.