Redwing Rise is in Royston and in North Hertfordshire district. SG8 7XE is located in the Royston Meridian electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redwing Rise, Royston, SG8 7XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG8 7XD, SG8 7XU, SG8 7XY, SG8 7XZ, SG8 7XT, SG8 7XL, SG8 7XN, SG8 7XX, SG8 7JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG8 7XE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 49% | 48.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51% | 51.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 30.3% | 36.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 45.5% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (93.6%) 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 | 59.7% | 65% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 16.6% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 28.6% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 6.4% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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.
In the area around SG8 7XE this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 9% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.5% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 23.5% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 39% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.2% | 96.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 91.6% | 92.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 92.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redwing Rise was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% lower than the Royston Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Redwing Rise has the 12th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Royston Heath and the 117th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Redwing Rise, Royston, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-03-07 | £327,425 |
| 78 Redwing Rise, Royston, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-02-28 | £363,987 |
| 132 Redwing Rise, Royston, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £517,250 | 2023-08-09 | £550,804 |
| 100 Redwing Rise, Royston, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-11-03 | £426,169 |
| 72 Redwing Rise, Royston, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-03-21 | £402,331 |
SG8 7XE 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icknield Walk First School Poplar Drive , SG8 7EZ | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School Melbourn Road , SG8 7DB | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Way Academy Burns Road , SG8 5EQ | 1out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Studlands Rise First School Studlands Rise , SG8 9HB | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tannery Drift School Tannery Drift , SG8 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 4,211 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melbourn Village College The Moor , Melbourn SG8 6EF | 3out of 4 | 4,303 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King James Academy Royston Garden Walk , SG8 7JH | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Meldreth Manor School Fenny Lane , Meldreth SG8 6LG | - not rated | 5,127 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royston BMX Racing Club | Land Off Burns Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royston Town F.C. | Royston Town Football Club Garden Walk | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Fish and Chips | 43A Icknield Walk | 663 yd | |
| Gold Sun | 16 Burns Road | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royston Leisure Centre WOODCOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 188 yd |
| Meridian School GARDEN WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 306 yd |
| The Greneway School GARDEN WALK | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Icknield Walk School POPLAR CLOSE | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Royston Town Football Club GARDEN WALK | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Coombes Community Centre BURNS ROAD | 851 yd | |
| Newmarket Road Playing Fields (Closed) Newmarket Road | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Royston Rockets Bmx Track Burns Road | cycling | 933 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic School MELBOURN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 70.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.7% |
| 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 | 47.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.