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Area guide · North Yorkshire

Living in Romanby

A snapshot of life in Romanby, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Romanby is a village in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 3,825. The average house price is £241,583 and the overall crime rate is 47.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Romanby ranks

Population

3,825

Avg House Price

£241,583

Crime Rate

47.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

307 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,895

Median Age

48.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Romanby's detached homes (£302,500) command roughly 1.9× the price of a flat (£162,000).

Price Trend (10 Years)

Romanby prices have risen 5% over the last 9 years (£230,697 → £241,583).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£302,500	£325,000	3
Semi-Detached	£200,000	£200,000	1
Terraced	£180,000	£180,000	1
Flat	£162,000	£162,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Romanby is 47.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Romanby: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Romanby Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Romanby averages 307 Mbps — 207% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Romanby homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.3
% Rated C or Above	59.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,432

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,825
Median Age	48.1
Median Household Income	£29,895
Employment Rate	56.9%
Owner Occupied	68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Romanby?

The average house price in Romanby is £241,583 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Romanby?

The most affordable entry point in Romanby is a flat, with an average price of £162,000.

Is Romanby a safe place to live?

Romanby has a recorded crime rate of 47.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Romanby?

Average broadband download speeds in Romanby are around 307 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 86.6% of premises.

How big is Romanby?

Romanby is a settlement in North Yorkshire with a population of approximately 3,825.

Most compared with

How does Romanby stack up against its neighbours?

Bedale

Romanby

House price: £340,837 · £241,583
Crime rate: 48 · 47.3
Distance: 6.6 mi

Catterick Garrison

Romanby

House price: £184,307 · £241,583
Crime rate: 47.4 · 47.3
Distance: 11.1 mi

Darlington

Romanby

House price: £182,726 · £241,583
Crime rate: 90.9 · 47.3
Distance: 14.4 mi

Egglescliffe

Romanby

House price: £466,800 · £241,583
Crime rate: 31.9 · 47.3
Distance: 13.8 mi

Ingleby Barwick

Romanby

House price: £241,518 · £241,583
Crime rate: 99.7 · 47.3
Distance: 14.0 mi

Middleton St George

Romanby

House price: £275,590 · £241,583
Crime rate: 90.6 · 47.3
Distance: 12.7 mi

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