Elm Tree Drive - SG8 5LS
Key Postcode Insights
SG8 5LS is a residential postcode situated on Elm Tree Drive, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 102nd largest and 317th most expensive of the 1,233 postcodes in the SG8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £369,186
- 10 Year change
- up 22.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,373pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 50.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £558/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
SG8 5LS is a residential postcode situated on Elm Tree Drive, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 102nd largest and 317th most expensive of the 1,233 postcodes in the SG8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £369,186
- 10 Year change
- up 22.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,373pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 50.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £558/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.5%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin SG8 5LS
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in SG8 5LS sold for £340,000 on 23rd February 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 0.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £369,186.
The SG8 5LS Sales Market has increased by 22.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.6% | £369,186 |
| June 2025 | 1.2% | £375,061 |
| June 2024 | -1.2% | £370,675 |
| June 2023 | 0.1% | £375,040 |
| June 2022 | 5.6% | £374,591 |
| June 2021 | 7.6% | £354,747 |
| June 2020 | 0.9% | £329,760 |
| June 2019 | 0% | £326,879 |
| June 2018 | 2.1% | £326,739 |
| June 2017 | 6.1% | £320,153 |
| June 2016 | 11.7% | £301,724 |
| June 2015 | 13.3% | £270,150 |
| June 2014 | 7.8% | £238,444 |
| June 2013 | 3.9% | £221,271 |
| June 2012 | 0.8% | £213,044 |
| June 2011 | 2.3% | £211,419 |
| June 2010 | 8.5% | £206,606 |
| June 2009 | -11.7% | £190,414 |
| June 2008 | -1.2% | £215,614 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £218,176 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,373.
The SG8 5LS Rental Market has increased by 50.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.4% | £1,373pcm |
| June 2025 | 5% | £1,328pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.1% | £1,265pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.8% | £1,203pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.9% | £1,126pcm |
| June 2021 | 3.9% | £1,016pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.6% | £978pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.4% | £962pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.8% | £967pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.7% | £949pcm |
| June 2016 | 7% | £915pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.7% | £855pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.2% | £801pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.2% | £769pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.7% | £759pcm |
| June 2011 | 4.6% | £747pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.7% | £714pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.6% | £682pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.8% | £730pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £717pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 23rd February 2024 for £340,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 0.2%. The postcode has had a total of 4 sales since 1995.
SG8 5LS has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Feb 2024£340,000 | 2 Bed House1, Elm Tree Drive, Royston, SG8 5LS1, Elm Tree Drive, Royston, SG8 5LS
- Sold Oct 2014£250,000 | 2 Bed House1, Elm Tree Drive, Royston, SG8 5LS1, Elm Tree Drive, Royston, SG8 5LS
- Sold Jul 2006£195,000 | 2 Bed House1, Elm Tree Drive, Royston, SG8 5LS1, Elm Tree Drive, Royston, SG8 5LS
- Sold Jun 2004£170,000 | 2 Bed House1, Elm Tree Drive, Royston, SG8 5LS1, Elm Tree Drive, Royston, SG8 5LS
Nearby Postcodes
SG8 5LS is the 102nd largest and the 317th most expensive postcode out of the 1,233 postcodes in the SG8 area.
- SG8 5LG, The Causeway, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8SG8 5LG15 Addresses|25 m away
- SG8 5LQ, The Causeway, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8SG8 5LQ8 Addresses|67 m away
- SG8 5UL, Kefford Close, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8SG8 5UL11 Addresses|83 m away
- SG8 5LW, Willmott Road, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8SG8 5LW20 Addresses|101 m away
- SG8 5LU, Elm Tree Drive, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8SG8 5LU38 Addresses|105 m away
Property Types
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- mid-century house (1)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Oct 2023£430,000 | 4 Bed House6, Elm Tree Drive, Royston, SG8 5LU6, Elm Tree Drive, Royston, SG8 5LU
- Sold Jun 2025£420,000 | 4 Bed House27, Elm Tree Drive, Royston, SG8 5LU27, Elm Tree Drive, Royston, SG8 5LU
- Sold Apr 2022£417,500 | 4 Bed House23, Elm Tree Drive, Royston, SG8 5LU23, Elm Tree Drive, Royston, SG8 5LU
Schools Nearby
- Bassingbourn Primary School900 m away
- Roman Way Academy2.8 km away
- Tannery Drift School3.5 km away
- Bassingbourn Village College700 m away
- Melbourn Village College4.8 km away
- Comberton Village College12.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to SG8 5LS is Royston station, which is 3.3 kilometres away.
- Royston|3.3 km away
- Meldreth|4.3 km away
- Ashwell & Morden|6.7 km away
- Shepreth|6.8 km away
