Church Lane is in Guilden Morden, Royston and in South Cambridgeshire district. SG8 0LH is located in the The Mordens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Lane, Guilden Morden, Royston, SG8 0LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG8 0JE, SG8 0JD, SG8 0UA, SG8 0JF, SG8 0JB, SG8 0JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG8 0LH has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 49% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 51% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.8% | 32.2% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 47.2% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 48.1% | 53% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 30.3% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 19.3% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 11.2% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 14.2% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 16.3% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 30% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.3% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 96.8% | 94.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 94% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% lower than the Bassingbourn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bassingbourn and the 179th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.
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 Church Lane, Royston, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-09-02 | £348,100 |
| 5 Church Lane, Royston, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-08-16 | £342,428 |
| 15 Church Lane, Royston, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-06-28 | £396,582 |
| 3 Church Lane, Royston, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,500 | 2021-04-16 | £353,079 |
| 15 Church Lane, Royston, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2016-03-24 | £300,919 |
SG8 0LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SG8 0LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School 7 Hay Street , Steeple Morden SG8 0PD | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrestlingworth CofE VC Lower School Church Lane , Wrestlingworth SG19 2EU | 4out of 4 | 4,187 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunton CofE VC Lower School High Street , Dunton SG18 8RN | 4out of 4 | 4,662 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwell Primary School Silver Street , Ashwell SG7 5QL | 3out of 4 | 5,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward VII Public House | 2 Fox Hill Road | 127 yd | |
| The three tuns | 30 High Street | 445 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guilden Morden Recreation Ground Fox Hill Road | grass pitches | 287 yd |
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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.