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Blackfield and Langley vs Romsey

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricBlackfield and LangleyRomsey
Total Schools17
Primary15
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBlackfield and LangleyRomsey
Population5,84419,643
Median Age51.446.7
Median Household Income£29,236£31,970.8
Employment Rate52.9%58.2%
Owner Occupied74.2%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%36.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackfield And Langley and Romsey?
Blackfield And Langley and Romsey are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackfield And Langley or Romsey?
Blackfield And Langley is cheaper, with an average house price of £436,368.
Is Blackfield And Langley or Romsey safer?
Romsey has the lower crime rate at 52.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Blackfield And Langley or Romsey?
Blackfield And Langley has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Blackfield And Langley or Romsey?
Blackfield And Langley has faster average broadband at 408.9 Mbps.

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