Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Romiley

A snapshot of life in Romiley, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Romiley is a village in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 10,902. The average house price is £307,052 and the overall crime rate is 75.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Romiley ranks

Population

10,902

Avg House Price

£307,052

Crime Rate

75.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

75%

Avg Download Speed

436 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,619

Median Age

45.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Romiley's detached homes (£431,607) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£142,417).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Romiley prices have risen 35% over the last 9 years (£228,068 → £307,052).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£431,607	£395,000	35
Semi-Detached	£338,885	£318,000	67
Terraced	£258,482	£216,000	28
Flat	£142,417	£128,000	30

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Romiley is 75.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Romiley: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	3
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	75%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bredbury Green Primary School	Primary	Good
Harrytown Catholic High School	Secondary	No rating available
Romiley Primary School	Primary	Good
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy	Primary	Good
Werneth School	Secondary	Inadequate

Broadband & Connectivity

Romiley averages 436 Mbps — 336% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Romiley homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.8
% Rated C or Above	62.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,191

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,902
Median Age	45.2
Median Household Income	£31,619
Employment Rate	58.5%
Owner Occupied	71.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Romiley?

The average house price in Romiley is £307,052 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Romiley is a flat, with an average price of £142,417.

Is Romiley a safe place to live?

Romiley has a recorded crime rate of 75.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Romiley?

Romiley has 5 schools in total, with 75% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Romiley?

Average broadband download speeds in Romiley are around 436 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.6% of premises.

How big is Romiley?

Romiley is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 10,902.

Most compared with

How does Romiley stack up against its neighbours?

Alderley Edge

Romiley

House price: £725,204 · £307,052
Crime rate: 60.3 · 75.1
Distance: 9.8 mi

Altrincham

Romiley

House price: £488,148 · £307,052
Crime rate: 73.9 · 75.1
Distance: 10.5 mi

Ashton-under-Lyne

Romiley

House price: £214,995 · £307,052
Crime rate: 95.4 · 75.1
Distance: 5.4 mi

Audenshaw

Romiley

House price: £238,857 · £307,052
Crime rate: 95.2 · 75.1
Distance: 4.4 mi

Bollington

Romiley

House price: £349,754 · £307,052
Crime rate: 59.7 · 75.1
Distance: 8.2 mi

Bowdon

Romiley

House price: £952,908 · £307,052
Crime rate: 74 · 75.1
Distance: 11.5 mi

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