Living in SG8, North Hertfordshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SG8 in North Hertfordshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Hertfordshire: £422,616, up 7.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around SG8
162 recorded home sales on the streets around central SG8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £372,500 and a range from £106,000 to £740,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 MILTON CLOSE, SG8 5DP | terraced | £392,500 | 2026-06-17 |
| 59 MILL ROAD, SG8 7AH | terraced | £290,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 16 TITCHMARSH CLOSE, SG8 5DD | flat-maisonette | £230,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 7 JEFFREY CLOSE, SG8 5DL | terraced | £106,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 14 SWINBURNE CLOSE, SG8 5SX | terraced | £350,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 37 FIELDFARE WAY, SG8 7XR | detached | £735,000 | 2026-05-22 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
11 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Way Academy | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| King James Academy Royston | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Icknield Walk First School | Primary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Tannery Drift School | Primary | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Studlands Rise First School | Primary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
7 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
38 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SG8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on North Hertfordshire's figures.
Common questions about SG8
What is the average house price in SG8?
The average sold price in North Hertfordshire is £422,616 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SG8?
Prices in North Hertfordshire are up 7.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SG8?
The median of 162 recorded sales around central SG8 in the last 2 years is £372,500, ranging from £106,000 to £740,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SG8?
11 schools sit within 3 miles of central SG8, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SG8?
38 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SG8 at risk of flooding?
Central SG8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SG8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £372,500; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 38 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SG8 safe?
38 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SG8 or SG9, SG8 or SG7, SG8 or CB22.
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