Attleborough vs Watton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Watton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Watton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Watton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Attleborough
£331,451
Watton
£242,330
Crime Rate
Attleborough
66.0
Watton
49.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Attleborough
50.0%
Watton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Attleborough
394.2
Watton
274.1
EPC Rating
Attleborough
69.1
Watton
69.1
Median Income
Attleborough
£28,795
Watton
£28,795
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Attleborough commands an average of £331,451, compared with £242,330 in Watton – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Attleborough is a flat at £112,050, while in Watton it is a flat at £91,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 43% pricier in Attleborough (£422,213 vs £295,716).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Attleborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWatton has a crime rate of 49.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32% lower than Attleborough at 66 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Attleborough is violent-crime, while in Watton 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 Watton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Attleborough. There are 3 schools in Attleborough and 3 in Watton.
Attleborough School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Watton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Attleborough | Watton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.2 Mbps in Attleborough and 274.1 Mbps in Watton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Attleborough and 87.3% in Watton. Gigabit availability stands at 76.2% in Attleborough and 48.2% in Watton.
Attleborough is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (394 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Attleborough, scoring 69.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Watton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,344 in Attleborough and £1,344 in Watton. 56.8% of homes in Attleborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.8% in Watton.
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 Watton. The median age is 47.4 in Attleborough and 47.4 in Watton. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Attleborough and 55.7% in Watton. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Attleborough versus 67% in Watton. Attleborough has a population of 11,236 and Watton has 11,549.
| Indicator | Attleborough | Watton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,236 | 11,549 |
| 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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