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Royston South, West & East

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About

Royston South, West, and East form distinct residential areas within North Hertfordshire, each with its own character. The South is known for its mix of housing, from older terraced homes to modern developments, while the West features larger properties and quieter streets. The East includes a blend of residential and light industrial zones, with easy access to the A505.

The area benefits from strong transport links, including Royston railway station, providing direct services to Cambridge and London. Local amenities include schools, parks, and shopping facilities, with the town centre offering a range of independent and chain stores. The surrounding countryside, including Therfield Heath, provides walking and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Area overview

On average Royston South, West & East has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 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 of residents in Royston South, West & East is £57,100 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
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

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

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 220 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Royston South, West & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £850,000.

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
Detached71£560,750
Flats41£210,000
Semi-Detached53£400,000
Terraced55£362,000

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

SG87DU

Priory Close

SG87ER

Poplar Drive

SG87NJ

Newmarket Road

SG87WX

Grantham Close

SG89DZ

Prince Andrew's Close

SG89LJ

London Road

SG85BJ

Baldock Road

SG85DE

Mallard Road

SG85FE

Jarman Way

SG85HD

Greenfield

SG85HW

Greenfield

SG89UH

Beldam Avenue

SG87ES

Honeyway

SG87HG

Hollies Close

SG87JF

Garden Walk

SG87JU

Icknield Walk

SG87JW

Garden Walk

SG89HB

Parklands

SG89HJ

Parklands

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.