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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. The median sale price in Romsey is £489,500 (around £573 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £419,500 and £615,000. There are 1 schools in Romsey: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Romsey Population

10,189

Population density

6,855.7 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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: £489,500

Price per sq ft: £573

Sales (last 12 months): 120

Typical range (middle 50%): £420K – £615K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £489,500 (about £573 per square foot) in Romsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £850,000.

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	21	£660,000	£591	£475,000	£515,100	£725,000	£760,000
Detached	3	£575,000	£534	£433,700	£496,500	£652,500	£714,500
Terraced	73	£502,000	£593	£380,000	£445,000	£610,000	£708,000
Flats	23	£295,000	£487	£151,000	£180,000	£365,250	£443,549

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Romsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Romsey.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£489,000
2026	£496,500	£321,000	£620,000	£502,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Romsey.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£553	£599	£603
2026	£483	£456	£590	£614

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cambridge district.

Band A£1,645

Band B£1,919

Band C£2,193

Band D£2,467

Band E£3,015

Band F£3,563

Band G£4,112

Band H£4,934

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Romsey ward.

Local councillors

Jacqui Whitmore

Romsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

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Property prices in Romsey

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Romsey

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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