Attleborough vs Norwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Norwich offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Attleborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Norwich edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Attleborough
£331,451
Norwich
£315,961
Crime Rate
Attleborough
66.0
Norwich
109.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Attleborough
50.0%
Norwich
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Attleborough
394.2
Norwich
459.6
EPC Rating
Attleborough
69.1
Norwich
70.5
Median Income
Attleborough
£28,795
Norwich
£29,868
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Norwich is £315,961, which is 5% less than Attleborough at £331,451. The most affordable entry point in Attleborough is a flat at £112,050, while in Norwich it is a flat at £167,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Norwich (£167,071 vs £112,050).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Attleborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Attleborough (66 per 1,000) compared to Norwich (109.2 per 1,000), a 65% difference. The most common crime category in Attleborough is violent-crime, while in Norwich 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 EnglandNorwich has 87.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Attleborough. Attleborough has 3 schools in total, while Norwich has 65.
Attleborough School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Norwich School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 65 schools (53 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Attleborough | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 65 |
| Primary | 2 | 53 |
| Secondary | 1 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Norwich offers faster average downloads at 459.6 Mbps, compared to 394.2 Mbps in Attleborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Attleborough and 98.6% in Norwich. Gigabit availability stands at 76.2% in Attleborough and 89.8% in Norwich.
Norwich is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (460 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Norwich are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Attleborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,344 in Attleborough and £1,190 in Norwich. 56.8% of homes in Attleborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Norwich.
Norwich has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,867.5 in Norwich and £28,795 in Attleborough. The median age is 47.4 in Attleborough and 44.1 in Norwich. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Attleborough and 55.5% in Norwich. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Attleborough versus 59.6% in Norwich.
| Indicator | Attleborough | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,236 | 200,492 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,795 | £29,867.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 59.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.1% | 30.8% |
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