Smiths End Lane - SG8 8LJ
Key Postcode Insights
SG8 8LJ is a residential postcode situated on Smiths End Lane, Barley, Royston, SG8 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 141st largest and 1210th most expensive of the 1,233 postcodes in the SG8 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,198,932
- 10 Year change
- up 22.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,873pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £451/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 2.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
SG8 8LJ is a residential postcode situated on Smiths End Lane, Barley, Royston, SG8 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 141st largest and 1210th most expensive of the 1,233 postcodes in the SG8 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,198,932
- 10 Year change
- up 22.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,873pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £451/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 2.9%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin SG8 8LJ
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in SG8 8LJ sold for £890,000 on 18th August 2023. Since then prices are down an average of 2.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £1,198,932.
The SG8 8LJ Sales Market has increased by 22.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.9% | £1,198,932 |
| June 2025 | 1.6% | £1,234,745 |
| June 2024 | -1.6% | £1,215,043 |
| June 2023 | 0.3% | £1,235,353 |
| June 2022 | 6.1% | £1,231,722 |
| June 2021 | 8.2% | £1,161,275 |
| June 2020 | 1.9% | £1,073,169 |
| June 2019 | -0.1% | £1,053,488 |
| June 2018 | 2.5% | £1,054,713 |
| June 2017 | 4.8% | £1,029,461 |
| June 2016 | 9.1% | £982,132 |
| June 2015 | 8.1% | £900,409 |
| June 2014 | 6.5% | £832,874 |
| June 2013 | 2.9% | £782,147 |
| June 2012 | 2.7% | £760,157 |
| June 2011 | 1.2% | £740,190 |
| June 2010 | 10% | £731,704 |
| June 2009 | -7.8% | £665,061 |
| June 2008 | 2.4% | £721,467 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £704,869 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,873.
The SG8 8LJ Rental Market has increased by 47.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.7% | £2,873pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.4% | £2,826pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.3% | £2,707pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.5% | £2,571pcm |
| June 2022 | 9% | £2,369pcm |
| June 2021 | 4.5% | £2,173pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.8% | £2,080pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.1% | £2,023pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.2% | £2,024pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.3% | £1,999pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.8% | £1,954pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.5% | £1,865pcm |
| June 2014 | 3% | £1,802pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.3% | £1,750pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.7% | £1,727pcm |
| June 2011 | 6% | £1,681pcm |
| June 2010 | 8.3% | £1,586pcm |
| June 2009 | -3.4% | £1,464pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.3% | £1,515pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,496pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 18th August 2023 for £890,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 2.0%. The postcode has had a total of 2 sales since 1995.
SG8 8LJ has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
Nearby Postcodes
SG8 8LJ is the 141st largest and the 1210th most expensive postcode out of the 1,233 postcodes in the SG8 area.
- SG8 8LL, Smiths End Lane, Barley, Royston, SG8SG8 8LL16 Addresses|94 m away
- SG8 8AQ, Crossways, Barley, Royston, SG8SG8 8AQ5 Addresses|221 m away
- SG8 8JE, London Road, Barley, Royston, SG8SG8 8JE6 Addresses|229 m away
- SG8 8JF, London Road, Barley, Royston, SG8SG8 8JF9 Addresses|234 m away
- SG8 8JB, London Road, Barley, Royston, SG8SG8 8JB1 Addresses|306 m away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- period house (1)
- modern house (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is A.
- A (1)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2025£1,610,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Thatched Cottage, Smiths End Lane, Royston, SG8 8LHThe Thatched Cottage, Smiths End Lane, Royston, SG8 8LH
- Sold Mar 2024£1,560,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Thatched Cottage, Smiths End Lane, Royston, SG8 8LHThe Thatched Cottage, Smiths End Lane, Royston, SG8 8LH
- Sold Mar 2020£1,400,000 | 5 Bed HouseSmith End Farm, Smiths End Lane, Royston, SG8 8LLSmith End Farm, Smiths End Lane, Royston, SG8 8LL
Schools Nearby
- Barley (VA) Church of England First School500 m away
- Barkway VA Church of England First School2.9 km away
- Reed First School3.9 km away
- Melbourn Village College7.2 km away
- Bassingbourn Village College8.7 km away
- Freman College9.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to SG8 8LJ is Royston station, which is 5.4 kilometres away.
- Royston|5.4 km away
- Meldreth|7.7 km away
- Ashwell & Morden|10.0 km away
- Shepreth|10.1 km away
