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Middleton St George vs Romanby

Which is better to live in? 12.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Overall, Romanby offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Romanby has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Middleton St George

£275,590

Romanby

£241,583

Crime Rate

Middleton St George

90.6

Romanby

47.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Middleton St George

100.0%

Romanby

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Middleton St George

242.6

Romanby

306.5

EPC Rating

Middleton St George

70.6

Romanby

70.3

Median Income

Middleton St George

£29,371

Romanby

£29,895

Buyers will find Romanby more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £241,583 versus £275,590 in Middleton St George. The most affordable entry point in Middleton St George is a terraced at £157,312, while in Romanby it is a flat at £162,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Middleton St George (£252,000 vs £162,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Middleton St George prices grew faster — 26% vs 5%.

Crime is lower in Romanby (47.3 per 1,000) compared to Middleton St George (90.6 per 1,000), a 92% difference. The most common crime category in Middleton St George 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.

School quality data is not fully available for both Middleton St George and Romanby. Middleton St George has 1 schools and Romanby has 1 schools.

Middleton St George School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Romanby School Inspection Breakdown

MetricMiddleton St GeorgeRomanby
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Romanby enjoy 306.5 Mbps on average, while Middleton St George lags behind at 242.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 72.2% of premises in Middleton St George and 86.6% in Romanby. Gigabit availability stands at 43.3% in Middleton St George and 56.1% in Romanby.

Romanby is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (307 vs 243 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Middleton St George is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Romanby's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,358 in Middleton St George and £1,432 in Romanby. 61.4% of homes in Middleton St George have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Romanby.

Middleton St George has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Middleton St George has a population of 4,756 while Romanby has 3,825. Median household income is £29,895 in Romanby and £29,370.8 in Middleton St George. The median age is 46.9 in Middleton St George and 48.1 in Romanby. Employment rates stand at 56% in Middleton St George and 56.9% in Romanby.

IndicatorMiddleton St GeorgeRomanby
Population4,7563,825
Median Age46.948.1
Median Household Income£29,370.8£29,895
Employment Rate56%56.9%
Owner Occupied67%68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified32.5%34.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Middleton St George and Romanby?
Middleton St George and Romanby are approximately 12.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Middleton St George or Romanby?
Romanby is cheaper, with an average house price of £241,583.
Is Middleton St George or Romanby safer?
Romanby has the lower crime rate at 47.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Middleton St George or Romanby?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Middleton St George or Romanby?
Romanby has faster average broadband at 306.5 Mbps.

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