On average Royston has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Royston is £43,361 per year. There are 4 schools in Royston: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Royston is home to around 11,354 people, with a population density of about 1,641.9 per km².
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Royston area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £300,000 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £180,000 | £224 |
| Flats | 2 | £115,000 | £159 |
| Terraced | 36 | £115,000 | £130 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £188,475 | — | £103,000 | £100,500 |
| 2017 | £180,000 | £59,500 | £112,000 | £73,500 |
| 2018 | £190,000 | £47,500 | £116,000 | £83,000 |
| 2019 | £212,500 | £67,500 | £121,250 | £73,500 |
| 2020 | £224,998 | £47,500 | £133,000 | £88,500 |
| 2021 | £240,000 | £38,500 | £145,000 | £105,000 |
| 2022 | £271,498 | — | £170,000 | £110,000 |
| 2023 | £268,750 | £105,000 | £160,500 | £111,200 |
| 2024 | £270,000 | £110,000 | £170,000 | £114,000 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £77,500 | £171,500 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £115,000 | £180,000 | £105,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £156 | £145 | £120 |
| 2017 | £163 | £130 | £85 |
| 2018 | £184 | £139 | £106 |
| 2019 | £198 | £153 | £86 |
| 2020 | £211 | £166 | £96 |
| 2021 | £207 | £178 | £122 |
| 2022 | £260 | £198 | £133 |
| 2023 | £250 | £188 | £146 |
| 2024 | £238 | £212 | £124 |
| 2025 | £250 | £217 | £130 |
| 2026 | £268 | £212 | £125 |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Royston ward.
Caroline Makinson
Royston - Elected 2 May 2024
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Manor Grove
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