Houses for sale in Royston, SG8, Hertfordshire
There are 142 results for Royston, SG8, Hertfordshire. Property prices in Royston, SG8 range from £70k to £1.22M with an average price of £335k.
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Property market in Royston
What's for sale
149 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
149 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 53% | 46% |
| Typical asking price | £400k | £175k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.3 | 1.5 |
| Typical time to sell | 12 weeks | 5 months |
| Typical sold price | £395k | £200k |
| Gross rental yield | 4.4% | 6.3% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4Prices in and around Royston
typical asking price, cheapest first- Royston £290k
- Kneesworth £560k
- Reed £645k
- Therfield £850k
Getting to know Royston
stations in RoystonSchools in Royston
4 primary · 1 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Icknield Walk First School primary · Outstanding
- St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
- King James Academy Royston secondary · Good
- Tannery Drift School primary · Good
- Studlands Rise First School primary · Good
Based on 149 homes for sale on Houses now, 513 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about buying in Royston
What is the average house price in Royston?
The average home for sale in Royston is priced at £333,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £290,000. This is based on the 149 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Royston?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Royston costs £230,000 and a 3-bedroom home £400,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £170,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £130,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £483,000.
What price range should I expect in Royston?
Most homes in Royston are priced between £70,000 and £1.21 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £150,000, and one in five £450,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in Royston?
There are 142 homes for sale in Royston on Houses right now, plus 22 already under offer. 31 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in Royston?
They are holding steady. Homes put up for sale in Royston over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £375,000, about the same as the year before (£375,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 10% and 4-bedroom homes are up 5%.
How long does it take to sell a home in Royston?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 3 months. About 23% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 6 months. Houses go faster, in about 12 weeks against about 5 months for flats.
What do homes actually sell for in Royston?
In the year to July 2026, 223 homes sold in Royston at a typical price of £358,000, according to HM Land Registry. Houses sold for about £395,000 and flats for about £200,000.
What rental yield can I get in Royston?
About 6.3% gross for flats and 4.4% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Royston over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in Royston?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about 5 in 10 homes for sale in Royston. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £175,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £613,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near Royston?
Of the areas around Royston, Kneesworth is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £560,000, followed by Reed (£645,000) and Therfield (£850,000). Royston itself is £290,000.
Are homes in Royston freehold or leasehold?
About 6 in 10 homes for sale in Royston are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There is 1 new-build home on the market too.
What are the schools like in Royston?
There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in Royston. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 2 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Royston?
Stations in Royston include Royston.