Royston Road is in Litlington, Royston and in South Cambridgeshire district. SG8 0RL is located in the Bassingbourn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Royston Road, Litlington, Royston, SG8 0RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG8 0RJ, SG8 0RP, SG8 0RH, SG8 0RG, SG8 0RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG8 0RL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 50.6% | 47.2% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52.8% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 27.8% | 38.9% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 37.4% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 11.8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 43.6% | 44.9% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 30.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 18.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 34.1% | 21.8% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 16.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 15% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 26.2% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.3% | 95.7% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 95.7% | 92.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 92.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royston Road was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% higher than the Bassingbourn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Royston Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bassingbourn and the 56th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumper Hall Penn Royston Road, Royston, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-12-11 | £738,772 |
| 13 Royston Road, Royston, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-06-30 | £329,162 |
| 15 Royston Road, Royston, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-06-21 | £421,943 |
| Wheatfield House Royston Road, Royston, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £656,000 | 2020-12-18 | £725,053 |
| Bumper Hall Penn Royston Road, Royston, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £683,000 | 2020-08-27 | £753,208 |
SG8 0RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassingbourn Primary School Brook Road , Bassingbourn SG8 5NP | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School 7 Hay Street , Steeple Morden SG8 0PD | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tannery Drift School Tannery Drift , SG8 5DE | 3out of 4 | 4,368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Way Academy Burns Road , SG8 5EQ | 1out of 4 | 4,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy Pound Green , Guilden Morden SG8 0JZ | 1out of 4 | 4,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,268 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Catering | New Cambridge House, New Cambridge House Bassingbourn Road | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Litlington Recreation Centre SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 399 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.22 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.