New Shingay is in Shingay Cum Wendy, Royston and in Cambridge district. SG8 0HP is located in the The Mordens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Shingay, Shingay Cum Wendy, Royston, SG8 0HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG8 0HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 52.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.6% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SG8 0HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.4% | 28.7% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.8% | 62.1% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59% | 52.4% | -6.6% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 25.2% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 19.4% | 9.3% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 15.7% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 1.1% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 14.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 20.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 43.8% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.1% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 95% | 93.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 90.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 90.3% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 0% | -7.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 90.3% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.9% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 76.7% | 16.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Shingay was 67.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% lower than the Bassingbourn average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
New Shingay has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bassingbourn and the 133rd highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 New Shingay, Royston, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-08-15 | £671,781 |
| 7 New Shingay, Royston, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2013-05-31 | £559,481 |
| 2 New Shingay, Royston, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2013-05-31 | £743,060 |
| 7 New Shingay, Royston, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 1998-08-28 | £658,701 |
| 1 New Shingay, Royston, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 1995-04-28 | £578,051 |
The percentage of student residents living in SG8 0HP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy Pound Green , Guilden Morden SG8 0JZ | 1out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassingbourn Primary School Brook Road , Bassingbourn SG8 5NP | 3out of 4 | 4,239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School 7 Hay Street , Steeple Morden SG8 0PD | 3out of 4 | 5,111 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrestlingworth CofE VC Lower School Church Lane , Wrestlingworth SG19 2EU | 4out of 4 | 5,190 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassingbourn Village College South End , Bassingbourn SG8 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,330 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.