West Court, Royston
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG8 5BE.
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At a glance
12 property sales on West Court, Royston have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £212,500. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £215,208. Average sale prices fell from £223,333 in 2017 to £212,500 in 2026 (-5%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 47% below the Royston average of £398,495 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on West Court range from £120,000 to £237,500. Every home sold here was sold leasehold. Of 52 streets in Royston with at least two sales in the last year, West Court ranks 49th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on West Court compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SG8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 13 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 12 | £215,208 | 24 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on West Court
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, West Court SG8 5BE | 24 Jul 2026 | £195,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, West Court SG8 5BE | 26 Jun 2026 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 34, West Court SG8 5BE | 25 Sep 2023 | £237,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, West Court SG8 5BE | 26 Jan 2022 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, West Court SG8 5BE | 7 Jan 2022 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, West Court SG8 5BE | 3 Sep 2021 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, West Court SG8 5BE | 27 Aug 2021 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, West Court SG8 5BE | 27 Apr 2021 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, West Court SG8 5BE | 10 Dec 2018 | £194,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, West Court SG8 5BE | 10 Dec 2018 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, West Court SG8 5BE | 17 Nov 2017 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, West Court SG8 5BE | 17 Nov 2017 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, West Court SG8 5BE | 26 Sep 2017 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14, West Court | £225,000 (Nov 2017) → £220,000 (Apr 2021) → £230,000 (Jun 2026) | +2% over 9 yrs |
| 22, West Court | £220,000 (Nov 2017) → £230,000 (Jan 2022) | +5% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near West Court
Crime
101 crimes were reported within about a mile of West Court in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 27 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
West Court is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Rhee in Central Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire 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 West Court
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tannery Drift First School 320 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School 227 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Studlands Rise First School 170 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Icknield Walk First School 335 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Roman Way Academy 219 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| King James Academy Royston 947 pupils | All-through | 9–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Therfield First School 69 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| Bassingbourn Village College 652 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.3 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 0.3 mi · 7 min walk
- Meldreth station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min walk
- Ashwell & Morden station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Fire Station (o/s, Baldock Street) 1 min walk
- Golf Club (nr, Baldock Road) 2 min walk
- Golf Club (opp, Baldock Road) 3 min walk
- Princes Mews (adj, Baldock Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Roysia Surgery
Burns Road, Royston · 0.8 mi - Orchard Surgery,Melbourn
Orchard Surgery, New Road, Royston · 3.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Priory Ln Express · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Royston Queens Road · 0.4 mi
- Marks and Spencer Foodhall M&S Royston Foodhall · 0.7 mi
- Aldi Aldi Royston · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Royston Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Kneesworth Street (dental Surgery) · 0.2 mi
- Royston Dental Suite · 0.2 mi
- Royston Dental Care Ltd · 0.3 mi
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 9 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 856 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,043 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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 West Court
Ethnic group
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 87.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.9% | 2.4% |
Religion
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.8% | 43.8% |
| No religion | 43.4% | 44.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 1.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 88.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.1% | 11.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 44.9% | 41.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.8% | 15.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.9% | 13.3% |
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 13.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.3% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.5% | 50.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 34% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.3% | 42.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.9% | 30.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.6% | 15.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.2% | 11% |
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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- Linden Homes 1.1 mi
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