Dacre Green, Royston, SG8 7LH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG8 7LH, 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	51.8%	52.4%	0.6%	51.0%	1.4%
Male	48.2%	47.6%	-0.6%	49.0%	-1.4%

Partnership Status

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	29.2%	35.2%	6.0%	37.9%	-2.7%
Married: Opposite sex	48.7%	44%	-4.7%	44.2%	-0.2%
Separated	2.5%	1.6%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	10.2%	12%	1.8%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	9.3%	7.2%	-2.1%	6.1%	1.1%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.9%	51.3%	4.4%	48.4%	2.9%
Good health	32.6%	34.9%	2.3%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	15%	9.6%	-5.4%	12.7%	-3.1%
Bad health	4.9%	3.3%	-1.6%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	36%	21.4%	-14.6%	18.2%	3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.7%	13.3%	-2.4%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	10.9%	-8.2%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	4.4%	1.0%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	17.7%	10.1%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	14.4%	29.4%	15.0%	33.8%	-4.4%
Other	3.8%	2.8%	-1.0%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	2.7%	2.7%	2.5%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.4%	96.7%	1.3%	81.4%	15.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% 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	95.4%	93.4%	-2.0%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	1%	4.2%	3.2%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	93.1%	-2.0%	83.2%	9.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.3%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.3%	76.7%	-3.4%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Other Europe	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	19.8%	13.5%	6.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56%	37.2%	18.8%
Christian	35.6%	46.2%	-10.6%
Not answered	8.4%	6.0%	2.4%

Safety

Is Dacre Green Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dacre Green was 186.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.0% higher than the Royston Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dacre Green has the 3rd highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Royston Heath and the 27th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SG8 7LH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dacre Green are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Hertfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dacre Green, Royston, SG8 7LH

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG8 7LH

Average Price
£342,635

Semi-Detached
£343,871

Terraced
£340,162

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dacre Green

Average Price
£363,493

Semi-Detached
£365,885

Terraced
£353,926

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dacre GreenStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Dacre Green, Royston, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2021-11-30	£427,844
9 Dacre Green, Royston, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2021-09-20	£324,195
10 Dacre Green, Royston, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£166,500	2012-11-09	£316,495
2 Dacre Green, Royston, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2012-09-14	£321,429
9 Dacre Green, Royston, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2012-08-02	£315,841

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG8 7LH

Employment

SG8 7LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	118
Retired	42
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	23
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Construction	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Other	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Icknield Walk First School Poplar Drive , SG8 7EZ	4out of 4	116 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Studlands Rise First School Studlands Rise , SG8 9HB	3out of 4	607 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School Melbourn Road , SG8 7DB	4out of 4	656 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tannery Drift School Tannery Drift , SG8 5DE	3out of 4	1,302 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roman Way Academy Burns Road , SG8 5EQ	1out of 4	1,483 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bassingbourn Village College South End , Bassingbourn SG8 5NJ	3out of 4	4,730 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Melbourn Village College The Moor , Melbourn SG8 6EF	3out of 4	5,028 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King James Academy Royston Garden Walk , SG8 7JH	3out of 4	498 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
USA chicken and pizza	16A Melbourn Street	1,017 yd
Lounge India Royston	35 Market Hill	1,027 yd
Birch's	Units 8-10, Corn Exchange Market Hill	1,032 yd
Make Lunch Royston	Old School Market Hill	1,044 yd
The Market House	9 - 11 Market Hill, Saffron Walden	1,049 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royston Town F.C.	Royston Town Football Club Garden Walk	628 yd
Royston Manor House	Royston Manor House, 14 Melbourn Street	1,017 yd
The Green Man	The Green Man, 37 Market Hill	1,027 yd
Bar 11	11 John Street	1,081 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Georges Fish and Chips	43A Icknield Walk	192 yd
Wing On	5 Melbourn Street	1,078 yd
Domino's Pizza	11 Melbourn Street	1,078 yd
Lotus House	25 Market Hill	1,079 yd
Royston Kitchen Kebab	1 George Lane	1,083 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, 26 Market Hill		1,028 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Icknield Walk School POPLAR CLOSE	grass pitches	213 yd
Newmarket Road Playing Fields (Closed) Newmarket Road	grass pitches	223 yd
The Greneway School GARDEN WALK	grass pitches	525 yd
Meridian School GARDEN WALK	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	559 yd
Royston Town Football Club GARDEN WALK	grass pitches	630 yd
Royston Leisure Centre WOODCOCK ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	694 yd
Royston Outdoor Pool (Closed) Newmarket Road	swimming pool	757 yd
St Marys Roman Catholic School MELBOURN ROAD	grass pitches	853 yd
Bodyworks Gymnasium (Closed) Angel Pavement	health and fitness suite	1,088 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	117.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SG8 7LH