Attleborough vs Wymondham (South Norfolk)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Wymondham (south Norfolk) offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Wymondham (south Norfolk) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Wymondham (south Norfolk) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Attleborough
£331,451
Wymondham (South Norfolk)
£330,674
Crime Rate
Attleborough
66.0
Wymondham (South Norfolk)
41.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Attleborough
50.0%
Wymondham (South Norfolk)
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Attleborough
394.2
Wymondham (South Norfolk)
365.3
EPC Rating
Attleborough
69.1
Wymondham (South Norfolk)
69.7
Median Income
Attleborough
£28,795
Wymondham (South Norfolk)
£33,815
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Wymondham (south Norfolk) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £330,674 versus £331,451 in Attleborough. The most affordable entry point in Attleborough is a flat at £112,050, while in Wymondham (south Norfolk) it is a flat at £168,987.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Wymondham (south Norfolk) (£168,987 vs £112,050).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Attleborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 41.8 offences per 1,000 people, Wymondham (south Norfolk) is the safer of the two – 58% lower than Attleborough's 66 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Attleborough is violent-crime, while in Wymondham (south Norfolk) 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Wymondham (south Norfolk): 66.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Attleborough.
Attleborough School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wymondham (South Norfolk) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Attleborough | Wymondham (South Norfolk) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Attleborough enjoy 394.2 Mbps on average, while Wymondham (south Norfolk) lags behind at 365.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Attleborough and 89.4% in Wymondham (south Norfolk). Gigabit availability stands at 76.2% in Attleborough and 69.6% in Wymondham (south Norfolk).
Attleborough is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (394 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Wymondham (south Norfolk) is band C (score 69.7), ahead of Attleborough's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,344 in Attleborough and £1,310 in Wymondham (south Norfolk). 56.8% of homes in Attleborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Wymondham (south Norfolk).
Wymondham (south Norfolk) has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Attleborough has a population of 11,236 while Wymondham (south Norfolk) has 16,812. Median household income is £33,815 in Wymondham (south Norfolk) and £28,795 in Attleborough. The median age is 47.4 in Attleborough and 47.1 in Wymondham (south Norfolk). Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Attleborough and 57.8% in Wymondham (south Norfolk).
| Indicator | Attleborough | Wymondham (South Norfolk) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,236 | 16,812 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,795 | £33,815 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.1% | 32% |
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