Bar Hill vs Royston (North Hertfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Royston (north Hertfordshire) wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Bar Hill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bar Hill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bar Hill
£341,201
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
£311,146
Crime Rate
Bar Hill
45.9
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
50.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bar Hill
100.0%
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bar Hill
443.5
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
384.7
EPC Rating
Bar Hill
73.9
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
73.6
Median Income
Bar Hill
£37,695
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
£36,933
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Bar Hill commands an average of £341,201, compared with £311,146 in Royston (north Hertfordshire) – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Bar Hill is a terraced at £261,233, while in Royston (north Hertfordshire) it is a flat at £211,870.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Royston (north Hertfordshire) (£608,000 vs £438,264).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 3 years, Bar Hill prices grew faster — 33% vs -99%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Bar Hill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.9 per 1,000 versus 50.2 per 1,000 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). The most common crime category in Bar Hill 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 Bar Hill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Royston (north Hertfordshire). There are 1 schools in Bar Hill and 6 in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
Bar Hill 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 | Bar Hill | Royston (North Hertfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 443.5 Mbps in Bar Hill and 384.7 Mbps in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Bar Hill and 94.5% in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 86.1% in Bar Hill and 72.7% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
Bar Hill is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (444 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bar Hill 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 £1,068 in Bar Hill and £1,142 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). 72.6% of homes in Bar Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.2% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
Bar Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 72.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Bar Hill and £36,933 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). The median age is 40.5 in Bar Hill and 43.8 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Bar Hill versus 68.9% in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Bar Hill and 62.8% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
| Indicator | Bar Hill | Royston (North Hertfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,899 | 17,443 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £36,933 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 39.8% |
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