Romanby vs Stokesley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Romanby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Romanby has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Romanby
£241,583
Stokesley
£320,920
Crime Rate
Romanby
47.3
Stokesley
47.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Romanby
N/A
Stokesley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Romanby
306.5
Stokesley
296.8
EPC Rating
Romanby
70.3
Stokesley
70.3
Median Income
Romanby
£29,895
Stokesley
£29,468
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £241,583, Romanby undercuts Stokesley (£320,920) by around 25% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Romanby is a flat at £162,000, while in Stokesley it is a flat at £173,643.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Stokesley (£241,000 vs £180,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stokesley prices grew faster — 28% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberRomanby has a crime rate of 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Stokesley at 47.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Romanby is violent-crime, while in Stokesley 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 Stokesley. Romanby has 1 schools and Stokesley has 2 schools.
Romanby School Inspection Breakdown
Stokesley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Romanby | Stokesley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Romanby averages 306.5 Mbps – ahead of Stokesley's 296.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.6% of premises in Romanby and 78.4% in Stokesley. Gigabit availability stands at 56.1% in Romanby and 53.2% in Stokesley.
Romanby is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (307 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Romanby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Stokesley averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Romanby and £1,400 in Stokesley. 59.5% of homes in Romanby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Stokesley.
Stokesley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,895 in Romanby and £29,468.2 in Stokesley. The median age is 48.1 in Romanby and 47.8 in Stokesley. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Romanby versus 67.9% in Stokesley. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Romanby and 56% in Stokesley.
| Indicator | Romanby | Stokesley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,825 | 4,906 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 47.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £29,468.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 33% |
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