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About

Romsey lies directly south of the city centre, separated by the railway tracks. The area is primarily residential, with streets of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses. Its main commercial spine is Mill Road, a long street running east-west that is lined with independent shops, international grocery stores, cafes, and pubs. This creates a practical, everyday atmosphere distinct from the university core.

The community is notably engaged, with a strong focus on local initiatives. The Cambridge Mosque, with its striking contemporary design and eco-friendly principles, is a significant landmark on Mill Road. Open spaces include Romsey Recreation Ground, a popular park with sports facilities. The area maintains a distinct identity, partly defined by the frequent sight of trains passing on the elevated tracks that form its northern boundary.

Area overview

On average Romsey has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Romsey is £64,656 per year. There are 1 schools in Romsey: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Romsey is home to around 10,189 people, with a population density of about 6,846.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Romsey Population
10,189
Population density
6,846.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.13(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.17(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.26(+14%)
Shoplifting
5.99(-12%)
Other theft
5.69(+4%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,155
50.59%
Other White
2,162
21.22%
Other Asian
405
3.97%
Other
404
3.97%
Indian
346
3.4%
Total population: 10,189

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
5,609
63.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,019
11.45%
No qualifications
874
9.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
517
5.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
477
5.36%
Total 16+ residents: 8,900

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,548
38.3%
Owns with a mortgage
918
22.71%
Owns outright
870
21.52%
Social rents from council
353
8.73%
Other social rented
210
5.2%
Total households: 4,042

Property prices in Romsey

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Romsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Romsey in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Romsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£612,500
Flats18£280,000
Semi-Detached17£690,000
Terraced70£505,000

10 years median price trend in Romsey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Romsey.

All postcodes in Romsey

CB13EL

Hampden Gardens

CB13DG

Mill Road

CB13AL

Sedgwick Street

CB13PZ

Malta Road

CB13GA

Coleridge Road

CB13PU

Hobart Road

CB13NF

Mill Road

CB13EJ

Brookfields

CB13LR

Argyle Street

CB13NS

Natal Road

CB13BL

Vineyard Place

CB13DA

St Philips Road

CB13LZ

Charles Street

CB13HX

Uphall Road

CB13EW

Coldhams Road

CB13PX

Madras Road

CB13EY

Malta Road

CB13HE

Coldhams Place

CB13DW

Vinery Road

CB13AT

Thoday Street

CB13BE

Mill Road

CB13AA

Mill Road

CB13AD

Great Eastern Street

CB13LT

Cockburn Street

CB13FR

Leah Manning Close

CB13AW

Catharine Street

CB13AN

Mill Road

CB13DU

The Terrace

CB13XD

Ross Street

CB13BA

Coldham's Road

CB13LY

David Street

CB13HH

Coldhams Lane

CB13AG

Wetenhall Road

CB13DB

St Philips Road

CB13FH

Clara Rackham Street

CB13BQ

Catharine Street

CB13FA

Cromwell Road

CB13BU

Ross Street

CB13NZ

Brookfields

CB13HW

Coldhams Grove

CB13AB

Great Eastern Street

CB13DD

Romsey Road

CB13HS

Coldham's Lane

CB13DN

Vinery Road

CB13HY

Coldhams Lane

CB13HL

Brampton Road

CB13BD

Fairfax Road

CB13NW

Brookfields

CB13BP

Ross Street

CB13DJ

Janes Court

CB13EQ

Cromwell Road

CB13DF

Mill Road

CB13FJ

Clara Rackham Street

CB13QE

William Smith Close

CB13HU

Nuttings Road

CB13EB

Cromwell Road

CB13LX

Swann's Terrace

CB13NB

Cockburn Street

CB13HZ

Stourbridge Grove

CB13US

Cromwell Road

CB13QA

Cyprus Road

CB13AE

Cavendish Road

CB13BJ

Budleigh Close

CB13GQ

Jubilee Terrace

CB13EF

Cromwell Road

CB13JE

Wycliffe Road

CB13UY

Bill Briggs Court

CB13EN

Coldham's Lane

CB13DZ

Stockwell Street

CB13DH

Seymour Street

CB13NP

Montreal Road

CB13LU

Fletcher's Terrace

CB13PE

Mill Road

CB13UX

Tom Amey Court

CB13NA

Hope Street

CB13JD

Wycliffe Road

CB13BW

Danesbury Court

CB13QJ

Greville Road

CB13BT

Ross Street

CB13BS

Ross Street

CB13NU

Coleridge Road

CB13PB

Romsey Mews

CB13AS

Thoday Street

CB13NR

Montreal Square

CB13GN

Vinery Park

CB13DR

Vinery Way

CB13HJ

Brampton Road

CB13AY

Fairfax Road

CB13UR

Cromwell Road

CB13XB

St Philips Road

CB13DE

Belgrave Road

CB13NL

Mill Road

CB13EE

Cromwell Road

CB13JA

Stourbridge Grove

CB13HR

Brooks Road

CB13LP

Mill Road

CB13DL

Janes Court

CB13BN

Thoday Street

CB13FZ

Cavendish Road

CB13AF

Cavendish Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.