What’s changing in Royston
SG8, North Hertfordshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle · updated 25 October 2026
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House prices in Royston
Over the last six months, 55 homes sold within 1.5 miles of Royston. Half sold for more than £348,000 and half for less. The cheapest was £106,000 and the dearest £735,000.
- 43 Heron Way, RoystonTerraced house · Mon 24 Aug£348,000
- 35 Ermine Close, RoystonTerraced house · Fri 21 Aug£295,000
- 7 Days Close, RoystonTerraced house · Wed 19 Aug£445,000
- 20 Morton Street, RoystonSemi-detached house · Fri 14 Aug£568,500
- 10 Turpins Ride, RoystonSemi-detached house · Tue 11 Aug£570,000
- 4 Morton Street, RoystonSemi-detached house · Fri 7 Aug£660,000
- 13 Garden Walk, RoystonTerraced house · Tue 4 Aug£378,000
- 20 Shelley Close, RoystonTerraced house · Fri 31 Jul£280,000
Businesses in Royston
- Costa CoffeeCoffee shop · 60m 5
- LaddsCandy store · 60m
- Saks Hair RoystonHair salon · 70m
- DermabodclinicRoystonHealth care · 80m
- Sports KitSporting goods store · 80m
- Woodgreen Pets Charity - Royston ShopAnimal shelter · 60m
- UK Air TestingEngineering service · 90m
- Trademark Kitchens and BathroomsContractor · 110m
Planning applications in Royston
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Rear extension at 20 Grange Bottom Royston Hertfordshire
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
20 Grange Bottom Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9UQ -
Approved: Planning application at 45 Baldock Road Royston Hertfordshire
Single storey orangery with access steps to garden area following demolition of existing conservatory. Hard landscaping works to rear garden.
45 Baldock Road Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5BJ -
Refused: Change of use at 42 Hampshire Road Royston Hertfordshire
Change of use of land to the west of property from amenity land to domestic curtilage. Erection of 2m timber boundary fence and gate.
42 Hampshire Road Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9FU -
Approved: Planning application at Land North Of 38 Cherry Drive Royston Hertfordshire
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus: Erection of no.1 wooden pole.
Land North Of 38 Cherry Drive Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7DL -
Refused: Rear extension at 31 Rosecomb Royston Hertfordshire
Single storey rear extension
31 Rosecomb Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9FL -
Rear extension at 38 Echo Hill Royston Hertfordshire
Single storey rear extension and alterations to existing fenestration following demolition of conservatory.
38 Echo Hill Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9BB -
Approved: Planning application at The Old School House 4 Market Hill Royston Hertfordshire
Raise existing roof ridge height, installation of roof insulation and replace existing slate roof coverings with fibre cement slates and flush mounted Photovoltaic Panels. Replace existing large rear window with a double glazed, timber framed window.
The Old School House 4 Market Hill Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9JL -
Approved: Rear extension at 22 Green Street Royston Hertfordshire
Single storey rear extension with the following dimension: Length as measured from rear wall of original dwelling - 5 metres
22 Green Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7BA
Roadworks and road closures in Royston
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Roadworks on Beldam Avenue (Cadent Gas)
24 Aug to 29 Jan 2027. Under way. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the verge.
Beldam Avenue, Royston -
Roadworks on Shaftesbury Way (Cadent Gas)
24 Sep to 9 Dec. Under way. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement.
Shaftesbury Way, Royston -
Roadworks on Beldam Avenue (Cadent Gas)
26 Oct to 13 Nov. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement.
Beldam Avenue, Royston -
Temporary lights on London Road (Openreach)
28 Oct to 29 Oct. Work on pipes or cables on the pavement. Two-way temporary traffic lights.
London Road, Hertfordshire, Royston -
Lane closed on Royston Bypass (Hertfordshire County Council)
30 Oct to 5 Dec. Road repairs in the road and on the verge. A lane will be closed.
Royston Bypass, Royston -
Temporary lights on Old North Road (Affinity Water - C)
31 Oct to 1 Nov. Repairs to pipes or cables on the pavement. Multi-way temporary traffic lights.
Old North Road, Royston
Fuel prices near Royston
- UnleadedCheapest 171.9p at Mantles group limited, 0.85 miles · most around 171.9p · 1 station
- DieselCheapest 199.9p at Mantles group limited, 0.85 miles · most around 199.9p · 1 station
Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.
New food places and hygiene scores in Royston
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New takeaway: British Raj Royston
Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.
73 Kneesworth Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AH -
New food business: Make Lunch Royston
Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.
Coombes Community Centre Burns Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5PT -
Roman Way Academy scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 29 Sept. 5 means "very good". A school or college kitchen.
Roman Way Academy Burns Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5EQ
Schools in Royston
- Tannery Drift School Outstanding in 2, good in 2 (2025)
- St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School Outstanding in 1, good in 3 (2025)
- Studlands Rise First School Good in every area (2025)
- Icknield Walk First School Outstanding in 1, good in 3 (2025)
- King James Academy Royston Good (2024)
- Roman Way Academy Good (2023)
GPs, dentists and care in Royston
- Royston Dental Suite Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2018
- Market Hill Dental Care Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2021
- Royston Dental Care Ltd Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2019
- Royston Dental Care Ltd Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2019
- The Royston Dental Practice Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2022
- St George's Nursing Home Requires improvement (2026)
- The Priory Dental Centre Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2019
- Roysia Surgery Good (2025): outstanding in 1, good in 4
Charities in Royston
- Chk Foundation For our current 5 year focus (running until the end of 2029), we are supporting charities that are working to protect the environment, or…
- Providence Marian Company To support the advancement of the charitable works carried on by the Congregation for the advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion and…
- Royston Evangelical Church Cio Public worship of God and the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs and Doctrinal Distinctives in…
- The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St John The Baptist, Royston Religious activities
- Rural Ministries To support rural churches in their growth and development and assist in the planting of new rural churches.
Crime in Royston
120 crimes were reported within 1.5 miles of Royston in August 2026. The most common were violence (41), anti-social behaviour (33), shoplifting (16).