Attleborough vs Cringleford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Attleborough is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Cringleford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cringleford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Attleborough
£331,451
Cringleford
£381,718
Crime Rate
Attleborough
66.0
Cringleford
41.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Attleborough
50.0%
Cringleford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Attleborough
394.2
Cringleford
399.2
EPC Rating
Attleborough
69.1
Cringleford
70.2
Median Income
Attleborough
£28,795
Cringleford
£31,183
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Cringleford commands an average of £381,718, compared with £331,451 in Attleborough – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Attleborough is a flat at £112,050, while in Cringleford it is a flat at £138,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Cringleford (£307,472 vs £213,033).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Attleborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCringleford has a crime rate of 41.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59% lower than Attleborough at 66 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Attleborough is violent-crime, while in Cringleford it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Cringleford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Attleborough. There are 3 schools in Attleborough and 1 in Cringleford.
Attleborough School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cringleford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Attleborough | Cringleford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 399.2 Mbps in Cringleford and 394.2 Mbps in Attleborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Attleborough and 92.8% in Cringleford. Gigabit availability stands at 76.2% in Attleborough and 76.7% in Cringleford.
Cringleford is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (399 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cringleford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Attleborough averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,344 in Attleborough and £1,230 in Cringleford. 56.8% of homes in Attleborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.1% in Cringleford.
Cringleford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,183.3 in Cringleford and £28,795 in Attleborough. The median age is 47.4 in Attleborough and 45.1 in Cringleford. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Attleborough versus 64.1% in Cringleford. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Attleborough and 56.3% in Cringleford.
| Indicator | Attleborough | Cringleford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,236 | 4,686 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,795 | £31,183.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.1% | 31.2% |
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