High Street, Barkway, Royston
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG8 8EB, SG8 8ED, SG8 8EA.
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At a glance
55 property sales on High Street, Barkway, Royston have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £671,375. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £815,196. Average sale prices rose from £504,500 in 2016 to £655,250 in 2026 (+30%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 68% above the Royston average of £398,495 over the same period. 17 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 14 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 42% detached, 27% semi-detached, 25% terraced. Recorded sale prices on High Street range from £167,500 to £1,675,000. 94% of homes sold here were freehold and 6% leasehold. Of 52 streets in Royston with at least two sales in the last year, High Street ranks 2nd for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on High Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SG8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 94% freehold and 6% leasehold across 65 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £815,196 | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 15 | £422,633 | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Terraced | 14 | £487,571 | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Flat | 3 | £189,417 | 24 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on High Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, High Street SG8 8EE | 30 Jun 2026 | £465,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Thrush Cottage, 94A, High Street SG8 8EF | 24 Apr 2026 | £467,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 91, High Street SG8 8ED | 17 Mar 2026 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, High Street SG8 8EB | 20 Feb 2026 | £843,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 80A, High Street SG8 8EF | 7 Nov 2025 | £750,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Stallibrass Mews, High Street SG8 8EG | 7 Nov 2025 | £625,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, White House Court, High Street SG8 8EA | 24 Oct 2025 | £225,750 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 99, High Street SG8 8ED | 16 Oct 2025 | £445,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 129, High Street SG8 8ED | 3 Oct 2025 | £419,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 109, High Street SG8 8ED | 28 Jul 2025 | £1,675,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Elms Farm, 57, High Street SG8 8EB | 18 Mar 2025 | £1,237,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, High Street SG8 8EA | 7 Mar 2025 | £697,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Beeches, High Street SG8 8EG | 14 Feb 2025 | £407,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24A, High Street SG8 8EE | 17 Dec 2024 | £440,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 102, High Street SG8 8EF | 13 Dec 2024 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 68, High Street SG8 8EF | 5 Nov 2024 | £370,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 15, High Street SG8 8EA | 15 Mar 2024 | £575,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 56, High Street SG8 8EE | 4 Oct 2023 | £460,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 71, High Street SG8 8EB | 16 Aug 2023 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Retreat, 75, High Street SG8 8EB | 27 Apr 2023 | £75,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 65, High Street SG8 8EB | 17 Feb 2023 | £600,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 78 - 80, High Street SG8 8EF | 29 Nov 2022 | £1,380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 103, High Street SG8 8ED | 29 Jul 2022 | £460,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 94B, High Street SG8 8EF | 23 May 2022 | £425,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, High Street SG8 8EA | 4 May 2022 | £500,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 53, High Street SG8 8EB | 22 Dec 2021 | £790,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 129, High Street SG8 8ED | 17 Dec 2021 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 75A, High Street SG8 8EB | 29 Nov 2021 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 58, High Street SG8 8EE | 30 Sep 2021 | £750,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, White House Court, High Street SG8 8EA | 30 Sep 2021 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, High Street SG8 8EA | 16 Aug 2021 | £660,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Stallibrass Mews, High Street SG8 8EG | 9 Aug 2021 | £525,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 116, High Street SG8 8EG | 24 Jun 2021 | £535,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Thrush Cottage, 94A, High Street SG8 8EF | 18 Jun 2021 | £400,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, High Street SG8 8EB | 19 Mar 2021 | £775,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, High Street SG8 8EA | 21 Dec 2020 | £575,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 99, High Street SG8 8ED | 16 Oct 2020 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 109, High Street SG8 8ED | 24 Aug 2020 | £1,175,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Want House, 106, High Street SG8 8EG | 11 Jun 2020 | £1,050,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 60, High Street SG8 8EE | 3 Dec 2019 | £550,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 77A, High Street SG8 8ED | 29 Nov 2019 | £570,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, High Street SG8 8EA | 18 Nov 2019 | £975,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 103, High Street SG8 8ED | 18 Oct 2019 | £333,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 103, High Street SG8 8ED | 31 May 2019 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 96, High Street SG8 8EF | 12 Apr 2019 | £580,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 116, High Street SG8 8EG | 2 Apr 2019 | £475,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, High Street SG8 8EE | 8 Mar 2019 | £100,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 33, High Street SG8 8EA | 20 Sep 2018 | £495,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 87 - 89, High Street SG8 8ED | 25 May 2018 | £350,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 93 - 95, High Street SG8 8ED | 12 Apr 2018 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Thrush Cottage, 94A, High Street | £400,000 (Jun 2021) → £467,500 (Apr 2026) | +17% over 5 yrs |
| 67, High Street | £775,000 (Mar 2021) → £843,000 (Feb 2026) | +9% over 5 yrs |
| 1, Stallibrass Mews, High Street | £525,000 (Aug 2021) → £625,000 (Nov 2025) | +19% over 4 yrs |
| 99, High Street | £390,000 (May 2017) → £385,000 (Oct 2020) → £445,000 (Oct 2025) | +14% over 8 yrs |
| 129, High Street | £325,000 (Dec 2021) → £419,000 (Oct 2025) | +29% over 4 yrs |
| 109, High Street | £1,175,000 (Aug 2020) → £1,675,000 (Jul 2025) | +43% over 5 yrs |
| 5, High Street | £575,000 (Jun 2017) → £697,000 (Mar 2025) | +21% over 8 yrs |
| 2, The Beeches, High Street | £445,000 (Oct 2017) → £407,000 (Feb 2025) | -9% over 7 yrs |
| 102, High Street | £250,000 (Mar 2016) → £300,000 (Dec 2024) | +20% over 9 yrs |
| The Retreat, 75, High Street | £820,000 (May 2016) → £75,000 (Apr 2023) | -91% over 7 yrs |
| 103, High Street | £425,000 (May 2019) → £333,000 (Oct 2019) → £460,000 (Jul 2022) | +8% over 3 yrs |
| 33, High Street | £495,000 (Sep 2018) → £500,000 (May 2022) | +1% over 4 yrs |
| 4, White House Court, High Street | £167,500 (Oct 2017) → £175,000 (Sep 2021) | +4% over 4 yrs |
| 116, High Street | £475,000 (Apr 2019) → £535,000 (Jun 2021) | +13% over 2 yrs |
| The Want House, 106, High Street | £1,125,000 (Oct 2017) → £1,050,000 (Jun 2020) | -7% over 3 yrs |
| 71A, High Street | £375,000 (Mar 2017) → £380,000 (Dec 2017) | +1% over under a year |
| 69, High Street | £440,000 (Feb 2016) → £445,000 (May 2016) | +1% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near High Street
Crime
5 crimes were reported within about a mile of High Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
High Street is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Rivers Rib and Quin Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near High Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkway VA Church of England First School 24 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–9 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Reed First School 64 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Anstey First School 39 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Barley (VA) Church of England First School 25 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–9 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Royston station 4.0 mi · 1 hr 21 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Burrs Lane (opp, High Street) 1 min walk
- Townsend Close (opp, High Street) 4 min walk
- Townsend Close (nr, High Street) 4 min walk
- Reading Room (opp, High Street) 5 min walk
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 77.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 514 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,252 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 28% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 28% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 80% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across North Hertfordshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around High Street
Ethnic group
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 87.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.5% | 43.8% |
| No religion | 36.7% | 44.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | – |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0% | 1.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 88.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 7% | 11.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 42.7% | 41.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.1% | 15.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14% | 13.3% |
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.4% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.7% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 50.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 34% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38.2% | 30.6% |
| 1 car or van in household | 30.4% | 42.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 24.2% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.2% | 15.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North Hertfordshire.
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