Ingleby Barwick vs Romanby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ingleby Barwick offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Romanby has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ingleby Barwick
£241,518
Romanby
£241,583
Crime Rate
Ingleby Barwick
99.7
Romanby
47.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ingleby Barwick
100.0%
Romanby
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ingleby Barwick
453.3
Romanby
306.5
EPC Rating
Ingleby Barwick
72.1
Romanby
70.3
Median Income
Ingleby Barwick
£27,961
Romanby
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Ingleby Barwick is £241,518, which is 0% less than Romanby at £241,583. The most affordable entry point in Ingleby Barwick is a flat at £80,188, while in Romanby it is a flat at £162,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Romanby (£162,000 vs £80,188).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ingleby Barwick prices grew faster — 12% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 47.3 offences per 1,000 people, Romanby is the safer of the two – 111% lower than Ingleby Barwick's 99.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ingleby Barwick 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 North EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Ingleby Barwick and Romanby. Ingleby Barwick has 8 schools and Romanby has 1 schools.
Ingleby Barwick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Romanby School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ingleby Barwick | Romanby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ingleby Barwick offers faster average downloads at 453.3 Mbps, compared to 306.5 Mbps in Romanby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Ingleby Barwick and 86.6% in Romanby. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Ingleby Barwick and 56.1% in Romanby.
Ingleby Barwick is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (453 vs 307 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ingleby Barwick are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.1 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Romanby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Ingleby Barwick and £1,432 in Romanby. 66.6% of homes in Ingleby Barwick have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Romanby.
Ingleby Barwick has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,895 in Romanby and £27,961 in Ingleby Barwick. The median age is 41.7 in Ingleby Barwick and 48.1 in Romanby. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Ingleby Barwick and 56.9% in Romanby. Owner-occupancy is 60.6% in Ingleby Barwick versus 68.4% in Romanby.
| Indicator | Ingleby Barwick | Romanby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,380 | 3,825 |
| Median Age | 41.7 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,961 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 52.1% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.6% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 34.2% |
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