Hertfordshire is home to Royston, a small town that enjoys a good location and local character. County, District and parish councils all govern Royston and it welcomes a diverse economy that makes employment levels in the region extremely high. Many will also choose to rent a home in Royston and commute to London for work and pleasure as the capital city is only 43 miles from Royston, easily accessible either by road or by rail. The ancient roads of Ermine Street and Icknield Way both used to go through the town and its surroundings are full of small villages and towns that use Royston for its many local facilities.

London Luton Airport and London Stansted Airport, two of the most used air hubs in the country are both easy to get to from Royston. The M11 and the A1 are both motorways and they are a good means of getting in and out of the town and the smaller A10 and A505 roads service the nearby areas. One of the most popular recreational spots in the town is located on a hill in the south west part of Royston and is called Royston Heath, although some refer to it as Therfield Heath. It boasts one of the best views of the town and many dog walkers, keen hikers and families regularly use the area.

There are lots of local cafés, public houses and a library in the town and property rentals in Royston can be found in the heart of the town and in the nearby villages. There are many shops in the town that vary from well known names to independent local stores and there are also a few supermarkets for anyone living in Royston to make use of.