Blackfield and Langley vs Romsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Blackfield And Langley wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Romsey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackfield And Langley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackfield and Langley
£436,368
Romsey
£482,400
Crime Rate
Blackfield and Langley
54.4
Romsey
52.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackfield and Langley
100.0%
Romsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackfield and Langley
408.9
Romsey
312.3
EPC Rating
Blackfield and Langley
68.5
Romsey
70
Median Income
Blackfield and Langley
£29,236
Romsey
£31,971
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £436,368, Blackfield And Langley undercuts Romsey (£482,400) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blackfield And Langley is a flat at £260,650, while in Romsey it is a flat at £242,739.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Romsey (£711,315 vs £490,817).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackfield And Langley prices grew faster — 32% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Romsey experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.4 per 1,000 versus 54.4 per 1,000 in Blackfield And Langley. The most common crime category in Blackfield And Langley is violent-crime, while in Romsey 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 South EastOf the 1 schools in Blackfield And Langley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Romsey, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Blackfield and Langley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Romsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackfield and Langley | Romsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blackfield And Langley averages 408.9 Mbps – ahead of Romsey's 312.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Blackfield And Langley and 88.6% in Romsey. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Blackfield And Langley and 55.9% in Romsey.
Blackfield And Langley is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (409 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Romsey leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Blackfield And Langley averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Blackfield And Langley and £1,262 in Romsey. 58.3% of homes in Blackfield And Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Romsey.
Romsey has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,970.8 in Romsey and £29,236 in Blackfield And Langley. The median age is 51.4 in Blackfield And Langley and 46.7 in Romsey. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Blackfield And Langley versus 68.9% in Romsey. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Blackfield And Langley and 58.2% in Romsey.
| Indicator | Blackfield and Langley | Romsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,844 | 19,643 |
| Median Age | 51.4 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,236 | £31,970.8 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 36.5% |
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