Northallerton vs Romanby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 0.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Romanby offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. Romanby has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Northallerton
£291,449
Romanby
£241,583
Crime Rate
Northallerton
47.4
Romanby
47.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Northallerton
83.3%
Romanby
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Northallerton
306.5
Romanby
306.5
EPC Rating
Northallerton
70.3
Romanby
70.3
Median Income
Northallerton
£29,895
Romanby
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Romanby is £241,583, which is 21% less than Northallerton at £291,449. The most affordable entry point in Northallerton is a flat at £128,466, while in Romanby it is a flat at £162,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Northallerton (£416,494 vs £302,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northallerton prices grew faster — 36% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.3 offences per 1,000 people, Romanby is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Northallerton's 47.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Northallerton 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 Northallerton and Romanby. Northallerton has 6 schools and Romanby has 1 schools.
Northallerton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Romanby School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Northallerton | Romanby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Northallerton offers faster average downloads at 306.5 Mbps, compared to 306.5 Mbps in Romanby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.6% of premises in Northallerton and 86.6% in Romanby. Gigabit availability stands at 56.1% in Northallerton and 56.1% in Romanby.
Northallerton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (307 vs 307 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Northallerton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Romanby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Northallerton and £1,432 in Romanby. 59.5% of homes in Northallerton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Romanby.
Northallerton 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 Northallerton and £29,895 in Romanby. The median age is 48.1 in Northallerton and 48.1 in Romanby. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Northallerton and 56.9% in Romanby. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Northallerton versus 68.4% in Romanby.
| Indicator | Northallerton | Romanby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,314 | 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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