Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Test Valley

Living in Rownhams

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

At a glance

Rownhams is a village in Test Valley, South East with a population of 4,796. The average house price is £423,771 and the overall crime rate is 52.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Rownhams ranks

Population

4,796

Avg House Price

£423,771

Crime Rate

52.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

447 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,129

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Rownhams's detached homes (£529,846) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£192,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Rownhams prices have risen 23% over the last 9 years (£344,612 → £423,771).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£529,846	£500,000	13
Semi-Detached	£417,750	£415,000	10
Terraced	£328,278	£347,500	9
Flat	£192,500	£192,500	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Rownhams is 52.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Nursling Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Rownhams averages 447 Mbps — 347% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Rownhams homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	63.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,136

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,796
Median Age	42
Median Household Income	£31,129
Employment Rate	59.8%
Owner Occupied	58.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Rownhams?

The average house price in Rownhams is £423,771 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Rownhams is a flat, with an average price of £192,500.

Is Rownhams a safe place to live?

Rownhams has a recorded crime rate of 52.8 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 Rownhams?

Rownhams has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Rownhams?

Average broadband download speeds in Rownhams are around 447 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.6% of premises.

How big is Rownhams?

Rownhams is a settlement in Test Valley with a population of approximately 4,796.

Most compared with

How does Rownhams stack up against its neighbours?

Bishop's Waltham

Rownhams

House price: £343,737 · £423,771
Crime rate: 55.2 · 52.8
Distance: 10.7 mi

Blackfield and Langley

Rownhams

House price: £436,368 · £423,771
Crime rate: 54.4 · 52.8
Distance: 9.9 mi

Botley

Rownhams

House price: £430,994 · £423,771
Crime rate: 54.7 · 52.8
Distance: 8.2 mi

Brockenhurst

Rownhams

House price: £1,030,243 · £423,771
Crime rate: 54.2 · 52.8
Distance: 10.2 mi

Bursledon

Rownhams

House price: £382,717 · £423,771
Crime rate: 54.7 · 52.8
Distance: 7.4 mi

Chandler's Ford

Rownhams

House price: £449,614 · £423,771
Crime rate: 54.7 · 52.8
Distance: 4.3 mi

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