Town comparison
Romanby vs Sowerby
Which is better to live in? 8.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Romanby wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Sowerby has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Romanby
£241,583
Sowerby
£308,282
Crime Rate
Romanby
47.3
Sowerby
47.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Romanby
N/A
Sowerby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Romanby
306.5
Sowerby
256.9
EPC Rating
Romanby
70.3
Sowerby
70.3
Median Income
Romanby
£29,895
Sowerby
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Sowerby commands an average of £308,282, compared with £241,583 in Romanby – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Romanby is a flat at £162,000, while in Sowerby it is a flat at £144,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 28% pricier in Sowerby (£279,310 vs £200,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sowerby prices grew faster — 56% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Sowerby experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.2 per 1,000 versus 47.3 per 1,000 in Romanby. The most common crime category in Romanby is violent-crime, while in Sowerby 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 Romanby and Sowerby. Romanby has 1 schools and Sowerby has 3 schools.
Romanby School Inspection Breakdown
Sowerby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Romanby | Sowerby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 306.5 Mbps in Romanby and 256.9 Mbps in Sowerby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.6% of premises in Romanby and 78% in Sowerby. Gigabit availability stands at 56.1% in Romanby and 45.5% in Sowerby.
Romanby is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (307 vs 257 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Romanby, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Sowerby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Romanby and £1,432 in Sowerby. 59.5% of homes in Romanby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Sowerby.
Romanby 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 Romanby and £29,895 in Sowerby. The median age is 48.1 in Romanby and 48.1 in Sowerby. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Romanby and 56.9% in Sowerby. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Romanby versus 68.4% in Sowerby. Romanby has a population of 3,825 and Sowerby has 4,727.
| Indicator | Romanby | Sowerby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,825 | 4,727 |
| 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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