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About

Romsey ward lies directly south of the city centre, bordered by Mill Road to the north and the railway line to the south. Its residential streets are primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern infill developments. The area functions as a settled residential neighbourhood with a strong local high street along Mill Road, known for its independent shops and eateries serving the community.

The ward contains several pockets of green space, including Romsey Recreation Ground and the larger Cherry Hinton Hall grounds just beyond its southern edge. A notable feature is the large Cambridge Retail Park situated in its southeast corner, a significant commercial hub. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the historic university core, with a practical, community-focused character shaped by its proximity to the railway and major roads.

Area overview

On average Romsey has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 14.7% 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 6,855.7 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Romsey Population
10,189
Population density
6,855.7 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 qualifications or above
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

Median price£489,000
Price per sq ft£577
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£415K – £610K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £489,000 (about £577 per square foot) in Romsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Romsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached17£687,000£591
Detached5£575,000£556
Terraced68£496,750£603
Flats19£300,000£497

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Romsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Romsey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£535,000£150,000£480,500£448,500
2017£450,000£290,750£456,350£455,000
2018£400,000£297,000£440,000£446,000
2019£491,300£257,500£447,500£427,998
2020£487,500£275,000£547,500£435,000
2021£699,950£320,000£659,552£497,000
2022£612,500£363,975£640,000£500,000
2023£612,500£387,475£650,000£511,000
2024£860,000£297,500£600,000£532,500
2025£500,000£315,000£660,000£489,500
2026£575,000£295,000£557,550£530,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Romsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Romsey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£507£286£440£534
2017£461£458£484£517
2018£375£532£482£541
2019£421£474£456£514
2020£541£453£496£548
2021£522£528£538£545
2022£632£570£578£626
2023£542£584£595£594
2024£603£465£565£627
2025£556£528£599£603
2026£534£483£567£640
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Romsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Romsey

Is Romsey safe?

Romsey records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Romsey?

The median sale price in Romsey is £489,000 (about £577 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Romsey?

Romsey has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Romsey?

Romsey scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Romsey sits around rank 20,299 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Romsey?

The average household income in Romsey is around £64,656 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Romsey?

Romsey is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jacqui Whitmore (Green Party).

All postcodes in Romsey

CB13NY

Natal Road

CB13QL

Greville Road

CB13DJ

Janes Court

CB13AN

Mill Road

CB13AD

Great Eastern Street

CB13HN

Coldhams Lane

CB13AY

Fairfax Road

CB13NS

Natal Road

CB13HX

Uphall Road

CB13HG

The Paddocks

CB13EW

Coldhams Road

CB13LZ

Charles Street

CB13BU

Ross Street

CB13EJ

Brookfields

CB13DR

Vinery Way

CB13NR

Montreal Square

CB13BP

Ross Street

CB13DG

Mill Road

CB13FJ

Clara Rackham Street

CB13BT

Ross Street

CB13PX

Madras Road

CB13FA

Cromwell Road

CB13EY

Malta Road

CB13PY

Marmora Road

CB13AP

Catharine Street

CB13EQ

Cromwell Road

CB13EG

Cromwell Road

CB13AZ

Fairfax Road

CB13LS

Argyle Street

CB13NF

Mill Road

CB13UY

Bill Briggs Court

CB13AR

Catharine Street

CB13FH

Clara Rackham Street

CB13DP

Vinery Road

CB13PZ

Malta Road

CB13GQ

Jubilee Terrace

CB13NW

Brookfields

CB13HS

Coldham's Lane

CB13BA

Coldham's Road

CB13DF

Mill Road

CB13LX

Swann's Terrace

CB13AT

Thoday Street

CB13HL

Brampton Road

CB13BN

Thoday Street

CB13AS

Thoday Street

CB13NQ

Mill Road

CB13UG

Mill Road

CB13AA

Mill Road

CB13BW

Danesbury Court

CB13PB

Romsey Mews

CB13EN

Coldham's Lane

CB13FN

Clara Rackham Street

CB13NH

Romsey Terrace

CB13LP

Mill Road

CB13HU

Nuttings Road

CB13HP

Brooks Road

CB13EF

Cromwell Road

CB13NU

Coleridge Road

CB13XD

Ross Street

CB13HZ

Stourbridge Grove

CB13AX

Thoday Street

CB13UZ

Ross Street

CB13BY

Hemingford Road

CB13BE

Mill Road

CB13NA

Hope Street

CB13JE

Wycliffe Road

CB13QF

William Smith Close

CB13NL

Mill Road

CB13LR

Argyle Street

CB13AU

Antwerp Cottages

CB13DW

Vinery Road

CB13PU

Hobart Road

CB13PA

Burnside

CB13EB

Cromwell Road

CB13NN

Mill Road

CB13DU

The Terrace

CB13AE

Cavendish Road

CB13UX

Tom Amey Court

CB13BH

Cavendish Place

CB13UR

Cromwell Road

CB13BZ

Hemingford Road

CB13DZ

Stockwell Street

CB13LY

David Street

CB13EL

Hampden Gardens

CB13LT

Cockburn Street

CB13EE

Cromwell Road

CB13GA

Coleridge Road

CB13AF

Cavendish Road

CB13QE

William Smith Close

CB13HH

Coldhams Lane

CB13AQ

St Philips Road

CB13HW

Coldhams Grove

CB13FR

Leah Manning Close

CB13DE

Belgrave Road

CB13DL

Janes Court

CB13JA

Stourbridge Grove

CB13ND

Stockwell Street

CB13JD

Wycliffe Road

CB13AB

Great Eastern Street

CB13AL

Sedgwick Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.