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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
60
Deprivation level
4/10
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
24.34(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.97(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.16(+12%)
Shoplifting
6.87(-3%)
Other theft
5.59(+1%)
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

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 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
Detached2£530,552
Flats20£328,750
Semi-Detached15£602,000
Terraced73£495,000

10 years median price trend in Romsey

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.