Attleborough vs Dereham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dereham offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Dereham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dereham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Attleborough
£331,451
Dereham
£313,814
Crime Rate
Attleborough
66.0
Dereham
49.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Attleborough
50.0%
Dereham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Attleborough
394.2
Dereham
384
EPC Rating
Attleborough
69.1
Dereham
69.1
Median Income
Attleborough
£28,795
Dereham
£28,795
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Dereham is £313,814, which is 6% less than Attleborough at £331,451. The most affordable entry point in Attleborough is a flat at £112,050, while in Dereham it is a flat at £115,361.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Attleborough (£213,033 vs £192,954).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dereham prices grew faster — 36% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Dereham (49.8 per 1,000) compared to Attleborough (66 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Attleborough is violent-crime, while in Dereham 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 EnglandDereham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Attleborough. Attleborough has 3 schools in total, while Dereham has 9.
Attleborough School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dereham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Attleborough | Dereham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Attleborough offers faster average downloads at 394.2 Mbps, compared to 384.0 Mbps in Dereham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Attleborough and 91.7% in Dereham. Gigabit availability stands at 76.2% in Attleborough and 73.2% in Dereham.
Attleborough is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (394 vs 384 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Attleborough are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.1 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Dereham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,344 in Attleborough and £1,344 in Dereham. 56.8% of homes in Attleborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.8% in Dereham.
Attleborough has more energy-efficient housing — 56.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,795 in Attleborough and £28,795 in Dereham. The median age is 47.4 in Attleborough and 47.4 in Dereham. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Attleborough and 55.7% in Dereham. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Attleborough versus 67% in Dereham.
| Indicator | Attleborough | Dereham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,236 | 20,788 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,795 | £28,795 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 55.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.1% | 23.1% |
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