Postcode SG8 9UB 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.0 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Priory Gardens.
Royston South, West & East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,034 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.
Royston South, West & East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from SG8 9UB.
Royston South, West & East near SG8 9UB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Royston | N/A | Walking directions to Royston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Priory Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Priory Gardens |
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 9UB postcode area, located within Royston South, West & East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG8 9UB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 26 Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Market One | 9 Church Lane, Royston, SG8 9LG | Walking directions to Market One |
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 9UB, 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.