SG8 6LX
a primarily residential postcode in Meldreth, Cambridgeshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.0933 / 52°5'35"N
Longitude: 0.007 / 0°0'25"E
OS Eastings: 537589
OS Northings: 245780
OS Grid: TL375457
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR K75.NLD
Mapcode Global: VHHKM.2NK5
Plus Code: 9F4232V4+8Q
Maidenhead Locator System: JO02ac02
What Three Birds: plover.dotterel.snipe
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Elin Way, Meldreth, Royston SG8 6LX
Summary
SG8 6LX is a primarily residential postcode in Meldreth, Cambridgeshire. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is C.
Residential buildings are typically semi-detached and terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are mostly bungalows and houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £79,743 to £882,585 with an average of £266,473.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1967 and 1975 and between 1950 and 1966.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly social housing, with some owner occupied
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and D.
Commercial rateable values range from £1,400 to £4,900 with an average of £2,900. The most common recorded business types are Office and Hall.
Meldreth is a village, which had a population of 1,783 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 50 people resident in SG8 6LX, of which 19 were male and 31 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
SG8 6LX is in the Cambridge travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Cambridgeshire Primary Care Trust.
SG8 6LX is approximately 22m (72ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in SG8 6LX
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing SG8 6LX
8a1: Hard-Pressed Living - Industrious Communities - Industrious Transitions
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for SG8 6LX
England D1: a small town or larger village, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
3/10 (Low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Supermarkets near SG8 6LX include Co-Operative Food and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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SG8 6LX at other websites
- Air quality forecast for SG8 6LX at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at SG8 6LX at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near SG8 6LX at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near SG8 6LX at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near SG8 6LX at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to SG8 6LX at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near SG8 6LX at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near SG8 6LX at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near SG8 6LX at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of SG8 6LX are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
District Council
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Ward
Melbourn
Councillors
Meldreth (Liberal Democrat)
Meldreth (Liberal Democrat)
Meldreth (Liberal Democrat)
County Council
Cambridgeshire
Electoral Division
Melbourn and Bassingbourn
County Councillor
Susan van de Ven (Liberal Democrat)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
South Cambridgeshire
MP
Anthony Browne (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for SG8 6LX.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near SG8 6LX.
Primary
Meldreth Primary School
High Street, Meldreth, Nr Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6LA
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Melbourn Primary School
Mortlock Street, Melbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DB
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Fowlmere Primary School
The Butts, Fowlmere, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7SL
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Needs improvement
Foxton Primary School
11 Hardman Road, Foxton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 6RN
Community School
Ages 5 - 11
Good
Secondary
Melbourn Village College
The Moor, Melbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6EF
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Bassingbourn Village College
South End, Bassingbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NJ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Comberton Village College
West Street, Comberton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7DU
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Sawston Village College
New Road, Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BP
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
UTC Cambridge
Robinson Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0SZ
University Technical College
Ages 14 - 19
Inadequate
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3RJ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Gamlingay Village College
Station Road, Gamlingay, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 3HD
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 9 - 13
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.