Town comparison
Richmond vs Romanby
Which is better to live in? 12.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Romanby offers lower property prices by roughly 217%. Romanby has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Richmond
£764,893
Romanby
£241,583
Crime Rate
Richmond
47.4
Romanby
47.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Richmond
100.0%
Romanby
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Richmond
294.6
Romanby
306.5
EPC Rating
Richmond
70.3
Romanby
70.3
Median Income
Richmond
£29,895
Romanby
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Romanby more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £241,583 versus £764,893 in Richmond. The most affordable entry point in Richmond is a flat at £576,882, while in Romanby it is a flat at £162,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 349% pricier in Richmond (£897,810 vs £200,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Richmond prices grew faster — 14% 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 Richmond's 47.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Richmond 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 Richmond and Romanby. Richmond has 5 schools and Romanby has 1 schools.
Richmond School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Romanby School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Richmond | Romanby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Romanby enjoy 306.5 Mbps on average, while Richmond lags behind at 294.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.6% of premises in Richmond and 86.6% in Romanby. Gigabit availability stands at 51.4% in Richmond and 56.1% in Romanby.
Romanby is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (307 vs 295 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Richmond is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Romanby's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Richmond and £1,432 in Romanby. 59.5% of homes in Richmond have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Romanby.
Richmond has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Richmond has a population of 8,076 while Romanby has 3,825. Median household income is £29,895 in Richmond and £29,895 in Romanby. The median age is 48.1 in Richmond and 48.1 in Romanby. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Richmond and 56.9% in Romanby.
| Indicator | Richmond | Romanby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,076 | 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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