Town Pop. 3,531

Living in Romanby: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Romanby comes out at 63/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Romanby most outperforms the national norm: 60/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the DL7 postcode district scores higher. Romanby leads all 8.

It scores 17 points above the DL7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. On healthcare specifically, Romanby sits 22 points above the DL7 district figure of 38/100. That sits 13 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DL7 postcode district.

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Romanby scores 63 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 50 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 74% below national average
Shoplifting 5 crimes
↓ 82% below national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Manor Green 10 crimes
  2. 2 Richmond Rise 10 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 22
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
39
5 schools in area · 12 within 4km
3Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Applegarth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Mill Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Broomfield SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Romanby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
60
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital0.7 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital14.1 mi
The James Cook University Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,200 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
88
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 92 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed1%Retired35.2%Student2.9%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary25.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.6%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership75.9%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax North Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,696
B £1,979
C £2,261
D £2,544
E £3,109
F £3,675
G £4,240
H £5,088
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
Northallerton 0.3 mi
Thirsk 7.6 mi
Yarm 12 mi
J51 A1(M) 5.2 mi
J51 A1(M) 5.3 mi
J52 A1(M) 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £244,000 29
Semi-detached £239,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£199k £250k £301k £352k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Northallerton 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Brompton 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Morton-on-Swale 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Thornton-le-Moor 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Scruton 28 3.7 mi away ⇄
Leeming 32 4.2 mi away ⇄
Borrowby 33 4.8 mi away ⇄
Leeming Bar 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Knayton 33 5.4 mi away ⇄
Aiskew 49 5.9 mi away ⇄
Pickhill 32 5.9 mi away ⇄
Osmotherley 42 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Romanby a nice place to live?

Romanby is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Romanby is 63/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Romanby?

Romanby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 128 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Romanby?

Among the top-rated schools in Romanby are Applegarth Primary School, Mill Hill Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Romanby in total.

What are house prices like in Romanby?

The current median house price in Romanby is £244,000, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £239,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Romanby in context

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Postcode districts in Romanby

DL7 46 ⇄

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