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Romsey, United Kingdom
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Romsey is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 17,161. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 17,161 |
| Population Density | 56 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9891°, -1.4999° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.6 inches (1,031 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $51,532 |
| Median Age | 44.3 years |
About Romsey
Romsey is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 17,161. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Romsey vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Romsey vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $51,532 |
| 31% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,532 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $991 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,562 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Work from Home | 36.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $486,167 |
| 72% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,288 |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 70.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.1% |
| Housing Units | 6,864 |
Property Tax
Climate in Romsey
Romsey has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 309.2 sq mi (800.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9891°N, 1.4999°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 119 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Romsey has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.7% |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 53.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Total Area | 309.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Work from Home | 36.2% |
Schools in Romsey
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Romsey School | - | - | - | - |
| Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Romsey Primary School & Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Cupernham Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Cupernham Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Hampshire Collegiate School - Embley Park | - | - | - | - |
| Embley | - | - | - | - |
| New Forest Care | - | - | - | - |
| New Forest Care Forest School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Romsey
24 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swinging radio 60s | 60s, sixties | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xtra Hot | bournemouth, community | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Aldershot | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Capital FM South Coast 103.2 | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Isle of Wight Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Christmas Radio (MP3) | christmas music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Express FM Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hot Gold | 70s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Bournemouth One | pop | AAC | |
| BFBS Salisbury Plain | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Grey Clay Radio | ambient, dark ambient | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Basingstoke | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Overton Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Winchester Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Rock | classic rock | MP3 | |
| Southampton Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forest FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Outreach Radio | - | AAC 32 kbps |
Museums in Romsey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Museum of the Iron Age | ||||
| Army Flying Museum | ||||
| Beaulieu | ||||
| Beaulieu | ||||
| Bursledon Brickworks | ||||
| Bursledon Brickworks | ||||
| City Mill | ||||
| Cowes Maritime Museum | ||||
| Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre | ||||
| Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre | ||||
| Gurkha Museum | ||||
| HMS Agamemnon – Navigating the Legend | ||||
| King's Royal Hussars Museum | ||||
| Medieval Merchants House | ||||
| Medieval Merchants House | ||||
| Museum of the Adjutant General's Corps | ||||
| Museum of the Iron Age | ||||
| New Forest Museum | ||||
| Osborne House Swiss Cottage Museum | ||||
| Romsey Signal Box Project | ||||
| Royal Green Jackets Museum | ||||
| Royal Logistic Corps Museum | ||||
| Royal Victoria Hospital Museum | ||||
| Royal Victoria Hospital Museum | ||||
| Saint Barbe Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Sammy Miller Museum | ||||
| SeaCity Museum | ||||
| SeaCity Museum | ||||
| Secret Army Exhibition | ||||
| Secret Army Exhibition | ||||
| Serle's House | ||||
| Shears Mill | ||||
| Shears Mill | ||||
| Sir Max Aitken Museum | ||||
| Solent Sky | ||||
| Solent Sky | ||||
| The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum | ||||
| The Gallery | ||||
| The Rifles Museum | ||||
| Tudor House Museum | ||||
| Tudor House Museum | ||||
| West End Museum | ||||
| West End Museum | ||||
| Westgate Museum | ||||
| Whitchurch Silk Mill | ||||
| Winchester City Museum |
Libraries in Romsey
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bitterne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burgess Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chandler's Ford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cobbett Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Downton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Cowes Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fair Oak Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hartley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hedge End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highcliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hythe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lockswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lordshill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lymington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyndhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martial Rose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountbatten Library (ML) | 0.0 | |||||
| Netley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Milton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Baddesley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Baddesley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Romsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shirley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shirley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southampton Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanmore Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Totton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitchurch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolston Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Romsey
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Market | |||||
| Kingsland Market |
Hotels in Romsey
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Romsey
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Romsey
17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Romsey
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Romsey
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Romsey
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Romsey
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Romsey
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Romsey
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Romsey
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Romsey
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Romsey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred's Brewery | ||||
| Flack Manor Brewery | ||||
| Pig Beer Brewery | ||||
| Vibrant Forest Brewery | ||||
| Vibrant Forest Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Romsey
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Silverlake Stadium | ||
| Utilita Bowl |
Ski Resorts Near Romsey
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Romsey
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | Medium Airport |
| Lasham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Benson | BEX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berry Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Drayton St Leonard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Englefield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Firs Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ginge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Romsey
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Romsey Post Office | |
| Viney Avenue Post Office | |
| Whitenap Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Romsey
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Fertility Centre | ||
| Inclusion | ||
| Nayu Wellness Clinic | ||
| Peartree House Neurological Rehabilitation Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Romsey
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Elim Church Romsey | |
| Romsey Abbey | |
| Romsey Baptist Church | |
| Romsey Methodist Church | |
| Romsey United Reformed Church | |
| St Joseph's Church | |
| St Swithun's Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Romsey
What is the population of Romsey?
Romsey has a population of 17,161 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 309.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 49% male.
Is Romsey expensive to live in?
The median household income is $51,532, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $486,167 (72% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,288 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Romsey?
Romsey has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Romsey?
Romsey has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $991. There are 1,562 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Romsey?
The median home value in Romsey is $486,167. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,288. The homeownership rate is 70.9%.
How are the schools in Romsey?
35.7% of adults in Romsey hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 53.7% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Romsey?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Romsey is 5.2% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 4.2% Asian. 94.9% of residents speak only English at home. 6.1% of the population are military veterans. 3.9% of residents have a disability.