Painter & Decorator Royston

Royston's homes in numbers

The 2021 Census counts 7,489 households in Royston and 17,443 residents. Semi-detached houses are the most common type at 30.3%, followed by detached at 27.1%, terraces at 22.4% and flats at 20.2%. About 71% of households own their home, and three-bedroom houses make up over 40% of the stock.

Council Tax records show a town that grew mostly after the war. The 1973 to 1982 period is the busiest single band, with about 1,610 properties, and over a quarter of homes were built in 2000 or later. Around 10% predate 1919.

Listed buildings and the Royston conservation area

Historic England lists 116 buildings in the parish, four of them Grade I, including 18 Melbourn Street and 23 Kneesworth Street, while Royston Manor House is Grade II*. The Royston conservation area covers part of the town, and North Hertfordshire District Council is the planning authority.

History runs deep here. James VI and I built a palace and hunting lodge after a visit in 1603, and the county boundary with Cambridgeshire ran through the middle of the town until 1896. If you live in one of the older buildings, check with the council before changing original finishes or exterior colours.

What we can do for you in Royston

Royston sits further from our base than most places we cover, so we plan visits and work days with care. Our services include interior decorating in Royston, wallpapering and exterior painting, as well as plastering, floor sanding and woodwork through our own specialists.

Graham visits before every quotation, and Belinda organises the project once you go ahead. Our 12 decorators hold City & Guilds or NVQ qualifications, and the bill only comes once you're satisfied with the finished rooms.