London Road, Royston, SG8 9EJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG8 9EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	48%	49.6%	1.6%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	52%	50.4%	-1.6%	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.

In the immediate vicinity of SG8 9EJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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	25.3%	25.1%	-0.2%	37.9%	-12.8%
Married: Opposite sex	58.5%	59.3%	0.8%	44.2%	15.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	2.9%	0.4%	-2.5%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	7.9%	6.9%	-1.0%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	5.4%	6.9%	1.5%	6.1%	0.8%

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 (88.1%) 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	44.8%	52%	7.2%	48.4%	3.6%
Good health	39.5%	36.1%	-3.4%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	13.2%	9.7%	-3.5%	12.7%	-3.0%
Bad health	2.1%	1.9%	-0.2%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

In the area around SG8 9EJ this area, 6.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 54.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.9%	6.2%	-1.7%	18.2%	-12.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	7.1%	-5.3%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	9.7%	-4.0%	13.4%	-3.7%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	4.4%	2.7%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	14.2%	4.7%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	49%	54.9%	5.9%	33.8%	21.1%
Other	5.8%	3.5%	-2.3%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	3.1%	-1.6%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	94%	92.9%	-1.1%	81.4%	11.5%
Other	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.5%	89.6%	-1.9%	83.2%	6.4%
European Union	3.2%	5.2%	2.0%	6.1%	-0.9%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	3%	0.2%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90%	89.9%	-0.1%	83.2%	6.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	6.4%	6.0%	9.8%	-3.4%
5-10 Years	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	8.2%	0.4%	-7.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.8%	76.7%	12.1%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Other EU countries	2.2%	1.5%	0.7%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
Central and South America	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	4.1%	13.5%	-9.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.3%	37.2%	9.1%
Christian	46.6%	46.2%	0.4%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is London Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% lower than the Royston Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

London Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Royston Heath and the 163rd highest crime rate of 414 local areas in North Hertfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

🔎 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 9EJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (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 London Road are based on 90 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 London Road, Royston, SG8 9EJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG8 9EJ

Average Price
£403,072

Semi-Detached
£659,490

Terraced
£358,090

Detached
£564,956

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for London Road

Average Price
£574,621

Semi-Detached
£578,137

Terraced
£339,040

Detached
£884,642

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£652,870

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on London Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 London Road, Royston, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£355,000	2025-11-28	£349,061
22 London Road, Royston, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2025-06-06	£539,483
13 London Road, Royston, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£390,000	2025-02-05	£395,988
9 London Road, Royston, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£320,000	2023-02-17	£334,215
27 London Road, Royston, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£321,500	2022-11-23	£335,120

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG8 9EJ

Employment

SG8 9EJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SG8 9EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	70
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	2
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Education	24
Manufacturing	22
Human health and social work activities	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Information and communication	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Construction	7
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Studlands Rise First School Studlands Rise , SG8 9HB	- not rated	628 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tannery Drift School Tannery Drift , SG8 5DE	- not rated	753 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School Melbourn Road , SG8 7DB	- not rated	776 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School Melbourn Road , SG8 7DB	- not rated	776 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Icknield Walk First School Poplar Drive , SG8 7EZ	- not rated	1,110 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Meridian School Garden Walk , SG8 7JH	- not rated	1,462 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bassingbourn Village College South End , Bassingbourn SG8 5NJ	3out of 4	4,601 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bassingbourn Village College South End , Bassingbourn SG8 5NJ	- not rated	4,601 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Greneway School Garden Walk , SG8 7JF	- not rated	1,251 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Greneway School Garden Walk , SG8 7JF	- not rated	1,251 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Roysia Middle School Burns Road , SG8 5EQ	- not rated	1,768 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Roysia Middle School Burns Road , SG8 5EQ	- not rated	1,768 yd	Community school	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	1,462 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shaftesbury House School Barkway Road , SG8 9ED	- not rated	559 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mangos of the Caribbean Ltd	The Old Court House Market Hill	93 yd
The Chequers Thai Royston	The Chequers, 58 High Street	105 yd
The Market House	9 - 11 Market Hill, Saffron Walden	142 yd
Lounge India Royston	35 Market Hill	154 yd
The Royal Bengal Tandoori	55 High Street	160 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Green Man	The Green Man, 37 Market Hill	154 yd
Bar 11	11 John Street	281 yd
Royston Manor House	Royston Manor House, 14 Melbourn Street	408 yd
The Jolly Postie	2 Baldock Street	439 yd
Casino Caterers at Royston Conservative Club	18 - 20 Kneesworth Street	471 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lotus House	25 Market Hill	136 yd
Royston Best Grill	54 High Street	160 yd
Royston Kitchen Kebab	1 George Lane	217 yd
Royston Tandoori	4 George Lane	217 yd
Viva Pizza	19 High Street	297 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, 26 Market Hill		202 yd
Morrisons Daily	5 Queens Road		950 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bodyworks Gymnasium (Closed) Angel Pavement	health and fitness suite	182 yd
Royston Outdoor Pool (Closed) Newmarket Road	swimming pool	458 yd
Royston Golf Club Baldock Road	golf	613 yd
Tannery Drift First School TANNERY DRIFT	grass pitches	749 yd
St Marys Roman Catholic School MELBOURN ROAD	grass pitches	808 yd
Heath Sports Club BALDOCK ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	961 yd
Royston Town Football Club GARDEN WALK	grass pitches	1,032 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	76.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	76.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	76.9%

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	68.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SG8 9EJ