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Royston South, West & East

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About

Royston South, West & East form a residential and green expanse on the fringes of the market town. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, local schools, and playing fields, with the A505 bypass forming a significant boundary. Residential streets lead out towards open countryside and farmland typical of this part of North Hertfordshire.

The landscape is notably shaped by the ancient Icknield Way path, which traverses the area. Therfield Heath, a large area of chalk downland managed as a nature reserve, lies to the east, offering expansive views and marked by the distinctive landmark of Royston Cave.

Area overview

On average Royston South, West & East has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Royston South, West & East is £71,733 per year. There are 5 schools in Royston South, West & East: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Royston South, West & East is home to around 11,631 people, with a population density of about 1,611.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Royston South, West & East Population
11,631
Population density
1,611.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.52(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.78(+2%)
Vehicle crime
3.95(-10%)
Other theft
3.44(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.1(-51%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,139
87.14%
Other White
540
4.64%
Indian
167
1.44%
Irish
115
0.99%
Other Asian
108
0.93%
Total population: 11,635

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,829
40.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,544
16.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,227
13.1%
No qualifications
1,171
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
888
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 9,365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,017
40.69%
Owns with a mortgage
1,751
35.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
595
12%
Other social rented
285
5.75%
Social rents from council
164
3.31%
Total households: 4,957

Property prices in Royston South, West & East

Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £379,000 in Royston South, West & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,500 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Royston South, West & East in the 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 South, West & East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached42£394,500
Detached65£575,000
Flats43£206,000
Terraced54£357,500

10 years median price trend in Royston South, West & East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royston South, West & East.

All postcodes in Royston South, West & East

SG87JG

Icknield Walk

SG89BU

Briary Lane

SG89DS

Layston Park

SG89HP

Stile Plantation

SG89JD

Ascot Road

SG87JH

Garden Walk

SG89GE

Tavern Close

SG87HR

Perry Drive

SG81GR

Royston Heath

SG87XY

Pipit Close

SG85BX

Green Drift

SG89NQ

The Brambles

SG89GB

Landrace Drive

SG85EX

Orchard Way

SG87DL

Cherry Drive

SG87LB

Field Crescent

SG87JY

Icknield Walk

SG85JZ

Orchard Road

SG81EY

Grantham Close

SG87EG

Tall Trees

SG89BJ

The Dell

SG89FY

Norfolk Close

SG85TT

Stephenson Close

SG87DB

Melbourn Road

SG87JW

Garden Walk

SG89JB

Lingfield Road

SG85AY

Baldock Street

SG87XA

Bannister Gardens

SG89JA

Clydesdale Road

SG87WX

Grantham Close

SG85FE

Jarman Way

SG89HS

Stile Plantation

SG89HD

Parthia Close

SG81FS

Grantham Close

SG89FW

Orpington Road

SG89FU

Hampshire Road

SG87FH

Lilburn Avenue

SG89DE

Shaftesbury Way

SG89HJ

Parklands

SG85BL

Green Drift

SG87JP

Hawthorn Way

SG89FX

Orpington Road

SG85ES

Phillips Avenue

SG85BJ

Baldock Road

SG87FP

Hammond Close

SG89FD

Hereford Way

SG87XW

Kestrel Way

SG87FN

Fairfax Lane

SG87XH

Heron Way

SG85EN

Willowside Way

SG85DR

Weston Avenue

SG89HH

Hunters Way

SG85BN

Heathfield

SG85HB

Charding Crescent

SG89DT

Layston Park

SG89BW

Princes Mews

SG89BL

Princes Mews

SG89BS

Normans Lane

SG85FG

Farrier Court

SG89EW

Lawns Court

SG85HJ

York Way

SG89DB

Heath Avenue

SG85LY

Braeburn Walk

SG89UH

Beldam Avenue

SG87FW

Desborow Lane

SG87JA

Walnut Close

SG89FJ

Rosecomb

SG87GA

Half Acre

SG89GA

Berkshire Court

SG85EY

Orchard Way

SG89FR

Garden Lane

SG85AF

Saddlers Place

SG87JE

Garden Walk

SG89AX

Sun Hill

SG89FG

Princes Court

SG87JT

The Close

SG87JX

Icknield Walk

SG87HG

Newmarket Road

SG89HF

Valley Rise

SG89NH

Furze Grove

SG85XD

Cardinals Gate

SG89TL

Sorrel Close

SG87FT

Lambert Way

SG89AQ

Upper King Street

SG87FJ

Cromwell Way

SG81BQ

Grantham Close

SG89EA

Barkway Road

SG89EZ

Studlands Rise

SG87DY

Newmarket Road

SG81DL

Grantham Close

SG89TP

Primrose View

SG89GG

Barkway Road

SG87JZ

Field Crescent

SG89UA

Nash Road

SG85UH

South Close

SG87NJ

Newmarket Road

SG89FB

Sussex Drive

SG89GH

Valley Rise

SG85BW

Heathfield

SG87XT

Woodcock Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.