Area Information for High Street, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HY

Summary Back to Top

High Street in Barley is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Ermine ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This page combines information for the address High Street, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HY, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SG8 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SG8 8HY.

Basic Information

Area Type Village
Local Authority North Hertfordshire
Ward Ermine
Constituency North East Hertfordshire * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of High Street, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HY:

Draytons Close, Barley, Royston, SG8 8FE
Butterfield, Barley, Royston, SG8 8FD
High Street, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HT
King Edgar Yard, Picknage Road, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HW
High Street, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HX
High Street, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HR

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SG8 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about High Street, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HY is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (21 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 21 property sales in High Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 69
Semi-Detached 44
Terraced 26
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 139
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing High Street, Barley, Royston contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 26% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 58
Owned with Mortgage 28
Shared Ownership 3
Rented: From Council 11
Rented: Other Social 25
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 13
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 140

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 32
Two People 58
Three People 24
Four People 19
Five People 5
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 141

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing High Street, Barley, Royston consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 32
Family Household 99
Other Household 4
Total 135

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 81
Deprived In One Dimension 36
Deprived In Two Dimensions 18
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 138

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in North East Hertfordshire constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 161
Female 172
Total 333

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 22
5-9 20
10-14 20
15-19 14
20-24 16
25-29 8
30-34 15
35-39 13
40-44 18
45-49 24
50-54 20
55-59 33
60-64 24
65-69 23
70-74 27
75-79 12
80-84 10
85+ 11
Total 330

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SG8 8HY does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 73
Married 141
Separated 5
Divorced 32
Widowed 18
Total 269

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 178
Good 103
Fair 42
Bad 8
Very Bad 2
Total 333

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 109
Apprenticeship 11
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 39
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 33
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 33
No GCSEs or Equivalent 38
Other 5
Total 268

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (High Street, Barley, Royston) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 95% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 318
Mixed Ethnicity 8
Chinese 4
Other Asian 1
Black African 3
Total 334

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 302
European Union 17
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 3
Middle East and Asia 8
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 333

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 302
10+ Years 26
5-10 Years 2
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 333

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SG8 8HY.

Passport(s) Held
None 45
United Kingdom 266
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 13
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 4

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 129
Christian 171
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 1
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 32
Total 333

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 84
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 25
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 31
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 10
Retired 77
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 9
Total 268

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 34
Professional Occupations 27
Associate Professional Occupations 24
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 13
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 6
Total 144

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 57
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 62
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 27
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 34
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 14
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 19
Semi-Routine Occupation 32
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 12
Full-time Student 7
Total 264

Policing and Crime Back to Top

High Street, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HY is within the Royston and Royston Rural policing neighbourhood, under the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near High Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Royston and Royston Rural
Melbourn Street
SG8 7BZ
Force Website: http://www.herts.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to Barley. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SG8 8HY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 16 closest railway stations to High Street, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HY. The nearest railway station is Royston, approximately 3.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Royston 3.2 miles
Meldreth 4.4 miles
Shepreth 5.9 miles
Foxton 6.3 miles
Ashwell & Morden 6.3 miles
Great Chesterford 6.9 miles
Audley End 7.4 miles
Whittlesford Parkway 7.5 miles
Newport (Essex) 8.3 miles
Shelford (Cambs) 9.3 miles
Baldock 9.9 miles
Cambridge South 11 miles
Elsenham (Essex) 12 miles
Stansted Mountfitchet 12 miles
Letchworth Garden City 12 miles
Cambridge 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to High Street, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HY. The nearest is Barley (VA) Church of England First School, approximately 370 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Barley (VA) Church of England First School 370 yards
    
Barkway VA Church of England First School 2.2 miles
    
Studlands Rise First School 2.5 miles
    
Icknield Walk First School 2.6 miles
    
Reed First School 2.7 miles
    
King James Academy Royston (All Through) 2.7 miles
    
Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School 2.9 miles
    
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School 2.9 miles
    
Tannery Drift School 3.2 miles
    
Roman Way Academy 3.4 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest secondary schools to High Street, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HY. The nearest is King James Academy Royston, approximately 2.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
King James Academy Royston (All Through) 2.7 miles
    
Melbourn Village College 4.1 miles
    
Bassingbourn Village College 5.2 miles
    
Freman College 6.1 miles
    
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School 6.2 miles
    
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport 8 miles
    
Saffron Walden County High School 8.3 miles
    
Sawston Village College 8.6 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to High Street, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HY. The nearest is Granta Medical Practices, Barley Surgery, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to High Street, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HY. The nearest is Tutton Mr RE - Orthodontics, approximately 2.9 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest hospitals to High Street, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HY. The nearest is Royston Hospital, approximately 2.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Royston Hospital 2.7 miles
Kneesworth House 4.5 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest opticians to High Street, Barley, Royston, SG8 8HY. The nearest is Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, approximately 2.9 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in SG8 8HY

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Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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