Baldock vs Royston (North Hertfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Royston (north Hertfordshire) is about 39% cheaper on average. Baldock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baldock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baldock
£432,242
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
£311,146
Crime Rate
Baldock
38.1
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
50.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baldock
100.0%
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baldock
400.8
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
384.7
EPC Rating
Baldock
73.5
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
73.6
Median Income
Baldock
£37,174
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
£36,933
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Royston (north Hertfordshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £311,146 versus £432,242 in Baldock. The most affordable entry point in Baldock is a flat at £224,558, while in Royston (north Hertfordshire) it is a flat at £211,870.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Baldock (£781,404 vs £608,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 3 years, Baldock prices grew faster — 23% vs -99%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 38.1 offences per 1,000 people, Baldock is the safer of the two – 32% lower than Royston (north Hertfordshire)'s 50.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baldock 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Baldock: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
Baldock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Baldock | Royston (North Hertfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Baldock enjoy 400.8 Mbps on average, while Royston (north Hertfordshire) lags behind at 384.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Baldock and 94.5% in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Baldock and 72.7% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
Baldock is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (401 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Royston (north Hertfordshire) is band C (score 73.6), ahead of Baldock's band C (score 73.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Baldock and £1,142 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). 72.5% of homes in Baldock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.2% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
Baldock has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 72.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Baldock has a population of 10,613 while Royston (north Hertfordshire) has 17,443. Median household income is £37,174 in Baldock and £36,933 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). The median age is 43.5 in Baldock and 43.8 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Baldock and 62.8% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
| Indicator | Baldock | Royston (North Hertfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,613 | 17,443 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,174 | £36,933 |
| Employment Rate | 63.1% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 39.8% |
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