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SG8

ROYSTON

Hertfordshire, East Of England, England

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SG8 covers ROYSTON in Hertfordshire, East Of England.

Avg price £507,841
1yr change ▲ 13.3%
Crime 84% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£507,841

▲ 13.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

77% above national avg

Crime Rate

13.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

84% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

307 Mbps

Property Prices in SG8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SG8 is £507,841, which is 11% below the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in SG8 cost 76.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SG8 have risen 13.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £671,283 639
Semi-detached £417,460 452
Terraced £349,420 408
Flat £194,557 231
All types £507,841 1832

5-Year Price History

£482K £498K £514K £530K £546K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SG8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 13.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SG8 has a crime rate well 84% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SG8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SG8 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bassingbourn Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Fowlmere Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Melbourn Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Meldreth Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi

0

Outstanding

8

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

315,877

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SG8 are 307.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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307.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SG8 is collected by Stevenage Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SG8 — ROYSTON

Area Summary

SG8 (ROYSTON) offers above-average property prices (£507,841, 77% above national average), low crime (84% below national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (307 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SG8 ROYSTON

What is the average house price in SG8 ROYSTON?
The average house price in SG8 (ROYSTON) is £507,841, based on 1832 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 77% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 13.3% over the past year.
Is SG8 ROYSTON a safe area to live?
Crime in SG8 is significantly below the national average (13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (5.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SG8 ROYSTON?
The population of SG8 (ROYSTON) is approximately 315,877 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SG8?
The average broadband download speed in SG8 is 307 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 75%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SG8 ROYSTON?
There are 22 schools in or near SG8. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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