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Royston North & Central

About

Royston North & Central sits at the heart of Royston in North Hertfordshire, organised around Market Hill and the High Street. The railway station on the Cambridge–London King's Cross line provides regular rail links, while the A505 and A10 meet close by for road travel. The town centre contains a mix of independent shops, cafés and civic services clustered near the Town Hall and St John the Baptist Church. Beneath the town, a man-made chalk cave with carved figures and symbols draws interest and sits within walking distance of the market area.

Community facilities include a library, primary and secondary schools, and sports facilities that serve residents across the ward. Market Hill hosts market days and local events that bring traders and neighbours together. Short walks from the centre lead to open ground used for recreation and walking. Planning and local groups focus on maintaining services and improving pedestrian routes between the station, the shopping streets and residential streets in the north of the ward.

Area overview

On average Royston North & Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Royston North & Central is £60,367 per year. There are 1 schools in Royston North & Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Royston North & Central is home to around 5,813 people, with a population density of about 4,749.6 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Royston North & Central Population

5,813

Population density

4,749.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

25.12(-19%)

Anti-social behaviour

19.96(+73%)

Shoplifting

5.85(-18%)

Vehicle crime

4.64(+2%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.3(-33%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

4,873

83.83%

Other White

336

5.78%

Indian

1.31%

African

1.19%

Other Asian

1.15%

Total population: 5,813

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,663

35.39%

Level 3 (A level)

814

17.32%

No qualifications

741

15.77%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

669

14.24%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

493

10.49%

Total 16+ residents: 4,699

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

811

32.06%

Owns outright

725

28.66%

Private landlord or letting agency

462

18.26%

Other social rented

285

11.26%

Social rents from council

161

6.36%

Total households: 2,530

Property prices in Royston North & Central

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Royston North & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £827,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Royston North & Central over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£495,000	£368,500	£452,500	£640,000	£818,750
Flats	19	£171,000	£139,000	£151,600	£197,500	£253,300
Semi-Detached	15	£410,000	£360,000	£390,000	£425,000	£514,300
Terraced	28	£348,250	£205,000	£325,000	£377,500	£409,750

10 years median price trend in Royston North & Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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