Arlesey vs Royston (North Hertfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Royston (north Hertfordshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 53% lower. Arlesey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arlesey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arlesey
£476,109
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
£311,146
Crime Rate
Arlesey
48.6
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
50.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arlesey
100.0%
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arlesey
454.9
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
384.7
EPC Rating
Arlesey
73.9
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
73.6
Median Income
Arlesey
£35,716
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
£36,933
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Arlesey commands an average of £476,109, compared with £311,146 in Royston (north Hertfordshire) – a difference of 53%. The most affordable entry point in Arlesey is a flat at £194,333, while in Royston (north Hertfordshire) it is a flat at £211,870.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 11% pricier in Royston (north Hertfordshire) (£410,910 vs £366,909).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 3 years, Arlesey prices grew faster — 81% vs -99%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandArlesey has a crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Royston (north Hertfordshire) at 50.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arlesey is violent-crime, while in Royston (north Hertfordshire) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Arlesey, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Royston (north Hertfordshire). There are 1 schools in Arlesey and 6 in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
Arlesey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Royston (North Hertfordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arlesey | Royston (North Hertfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.9 Mbps in Arlesey and 384.7 Mbps in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Arlesey and 94.5% in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 89.6% in Arlesey and 72.7% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
Arlesey is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (455 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Arlesey leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Royston (north Hertfordshire) averages 73.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Arlesey and £1,142 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). 71.3% of homes in Arlesey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.2% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
Royston (north Hertfordshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.2% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,933 in Royston (north Hertfordshire) and £35,716 in Arlesey. The median age is 42.5 in Arlesey and 43.8 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Arlesey versus 68.9% in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Arlesey and 62.8% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
| Indicator | Arlesey | Royston (North Hertfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,027 | 17,443 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £36,933 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 39.8% |
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