Area guide · Test Valley

Living in Romsey

A snapshot of life in Romsey, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Romsey is a town in Test Valley, South East with a population of 19,643. The average house price is £482,400 and the overall crime rate is 52.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Romsey ranks

Population

19,643

Avg House Price

£482,400

Crime Rate

52.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

312 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,970.8

Median Age

46.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Romsey's detached homes (£711,315) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£242,739).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Romsey prices have risen 31% over the last 9 years (£368,927 → £482,400).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£711,315	£657,500	144
Semi-Detached	£422,482	£401,000	108
Terraced	£348,100	£319,000	116
Flat	£242,739	£215,000	78

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Romsey is 52.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Romsey: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	7
Primary	5
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Cupernham Infant School	Primary	No rating available
Cupernham Junior School	Primary	Good
Halterworth Primary School	Primary	Good
Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Romsey Primary School & Nursery	Primary	Good
The Mountbatten School	Secondary	Good
The Romsey School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Romsey averages 312 Mbps — 212% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Romsey homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	62.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,262

Demographics & Economy

Population	19,643
Median Age	46.7
Median Household Income	£31,970.8
Employment Rate	58.2%
Owner Occupied	68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	36.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Romsey?

The average house price in Romsey is £482,400 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Romsey is a flat, with an average price of £242,739.

Is Romsey a safe place to live?

Romsey has a recorded crime rate of 52.4 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 Romsey?

Romsey has 7 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Romsey?

Average broadband download speeds in Romsey are around 312 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 88.6% of premises.

How big is Romsey?

Romsey is a settlement in Test Valley with a population of approximately 19,643.

Most compared with

How does Romsey stack up against its neighbours?

Bishop's Waltham

Romsey

House price: £343,737 · £482,400
Crime rate: 55.2 · 52.4
Distance: 12.1 mi

Blackfield and Langley

Romsey

House price: £436,368 · £482,400
Crime rate: 54.4 · 52.4
Distance: 13.2 mi

Botley

Romsey

House price: £430,994 · £482,400
Crime rate: 54.7 · 52.4
Distance: 10.5 mi

Brockenhurst

Romsey

House price: £1,030,243 · £482,400
Crime rate: 54.2 · 52.4
Distance: 12.6 mi

Bursledon

Romsey

House price: £382,717 · £482,400
Crime rate: 54.7 · 52.4
Distance: 10.3 mi

Chandler's Ford

Romsey

House price: £449,614 · £482,400
Crime rate: 54.7 · 52.4
Distance: 4.6 mi

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