Buntingford vs Royston (North Hertfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Royston (north Hertfordshire) is about 80% cheaper on average. Royston (north Hertfordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Royston (north Hertfordshire) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Buntingford
£560,341
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
£311,146
Crime Rate
Buntingford
51.5
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
50.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buntingford
75.0%
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Buntingford
336.1
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
384.7
EPC Rating
Buntingford
72.4
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
73.6
Median Income
Buntingford
£39,158
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 £560,341 in Buntingford. The most affordable entry point in Buntingford is a flat at £240,429, while in Royston (north Hertfordshire) it is a flat at £211,870.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 19% pricier in Buntingford (£489,582 vs £410,910).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 3 years, Buntingford prices grew faster — 25% vs -99%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Royston (north Hertfordshire) (50.2 per 1,000) compared to Buntingford (51.5 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Buntingford 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 Royston (north Hertfordshire): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Buntingford.
Buntingford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 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 | Buntingford | Royston (North Hertfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Royston (north Hertfordshire) enjoy 384.7 Mbps on average, while Buntingford lags behind at 336.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.1% of premises in Buntingford and 94.5% in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Buntingford and 72.7% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
Royston (north Hertfordshire) is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (385 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Royston (north Hertfordshire) is band C (score 73.6), ahead of Buntingford's band C (score 72.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Buntingford and £1,142 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). 71% of homes in Buntingford 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% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Buntingford has a population of 7,877 while Royston (north Hertfordshire) has 17,443. Median household income is £39,158 in Buntingford and £36,933 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). The median age is 43.7 in Buntingford and 43.8 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Buntingford and 62.8% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
| Indicator | Buntingford | Royston (North Hertfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,877 | 17,443 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £39,158 | £36,933 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 39.8% |
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