4,725 people · median £615,000 · Hertsmere
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The Royds is a neighbourhood in Hertfordshire with a population of 4,725. The median house price is £615,000, with 116 sales in the past 12 months and prices rising 14.3 percent over five years.
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Semi-detached homes are most common, with a median of £630,000; detached properties median £717,500. The area is relatively affluent and less deprived than most of England — about 85 percent of neighbourhoods nationally are more deprived. Residents have a median age of 47.6 years, and 80.9 percent of homes are owner-occupied. Education levels are strong, with 37.6 percent of residents aged 16 and over holding Level 4 qualifications or above. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 13.9 micrograms per cubic metre annually and PM2.5 at 7.9. Broadband is well-served: 94.3 percent have superfast connectivity. The area includes three conservation areas and 25 listed buildings, with 48.3 percent in green belt. Council tax band D is £2,354.53 for 2026/27.
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