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Area guide · South Norfolk

Living in Cringleford

A snapshot of life in Cringleford, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Cringleford is a village in South Norfolk, East of England with a population of 4,686. The average house price is £381,718 and the overall crime rate is 41.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Cringleford ranks

Population

4,686

Avg House Price

£381,718

Crime Rate

41.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

399 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,183.3

Median Age

45.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Cringleford's detached homes (£458,536) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£138,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Cringleford prices have risen 24% over the last 9 years (£308,468 → £381,718).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£458,536	£429,571	52
Semi-Detached	£314,869	£320,000	35
Terraced	£307,472	£312,500	11
Flat	£138,750	£130,000	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Cringleford is 41.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Cringleford: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Cringleford CE VA Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Cringleford averages 399 Mbps — 299% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Cringleford homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.2
% Rated C or Above	61.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,230

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,686
Median Age	45.1
Median Household Income	£31,183.3
Employment Rate	56.3%
Owner Occupied	64.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Cringleford?

The average house price in Cringleford is £381,718 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Cringleford?

The most affordable entry point in Cringleford is a flat, with an average price of £138,750.

Is Cringleford a safe place to live?

Cringleford has a recorded crime rate of 41.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Cringleford?

Cringleford has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Cringleford?

Average broadband download speeds in Cringleford are around 399 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.8% of premises.

How big is Cringleford?

Cringleford is a settlement in South Norfolk with a population of approximately 4,686.

Most compared with

How does Cringleford stack up against its neighbours?

Attleborough

Cringleford

House price: £331,451 · £381,718
Crime rate: 66 · 41.6
Distance: 11.3 mi

Aylsham

Cringleford

House price: £315,825 · £381,718
Crime rate: 35.5 · 41.6
Distance: 13.0 mi

Brundall

Cringleford

House price: £370,524 · £381,718
Crime rate: 35.6 · 41.6
Distance: 8.4 mi

Bungay

Cringleford

House price: £316,318 · £381,718
Crime rate: 61.1 · 41.6
Distance: 13.6 mi

Cringleford

Dereham

House price: £381,718 · £313,814
Crime rate: 41.6 · 49.8
Distance: 13.3 mi

Cringleford

Harleston

House price: £381,718 · £339,852
Crime rate: 41.6 · 42.2
Distance: 14.3 mi

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