Bedale vs Romanby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Romanby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 41% lower. Romanby has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bedale
£340,837
Romanby
£241,583
Crime Rate
Bedale
48.0
Romanby
47.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedale
50.0%
Romanby
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bedale
269.8
Romanby
306.5
EPC Rating
Bedale
70.3
Romanby
70.3
Median Income
Bedale
£29,895
Romanby
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Bedale commands an average of £340,837, compared with £241,583 in Romanby – a difference of 41%. The most affordable entry point in Bedale is a flat at £146,291, while in Romanby it is a flat at £162,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 40% pricier in Bedale (£279,662 vs £200,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedale prices grew faster — 31% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberRomanby has a crime rate of 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Bedale at 48 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bedale is violent-crime, while in Romanby it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bedale and Romanby. Bedale has 2 schools and Romanby has 1 schools.
Bedale School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Romanby School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bedale | Romanby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 306.5 Mbps in Romanby and 269.8 Mbps in Bedale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.9% of premises in Bedale and 86.6% in Romanby. Gigabit availability stands at 46.3% in Bedale and 56.1% in Romanby.
Romanby is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (307 vs 270 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bedale, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Romanby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Bedale and £1,432 in Romanby. 59.5% of homes in Bedale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Romanby.
Bedale has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,895 in Bedale and £29,895 in Romanby. The median age is 48.1 in Bedale and 48.1 in Romanby. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Bedale and 56.9% in Romanby. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Bedale versus 68.4% in Romanby. Bedale has a population of 3,289 and Romanby has 3,825.
| Indicator | Bedale | Romanby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,289 | 3,825 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.2% |
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