Aylsham vs Brundall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aylsham wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Aylsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylsham
£315,825
Brundall
£370,524
Crime Rate
Aylsham
35.5
Brundall
35.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylsham
100.0%
Brundall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylsham
154.1
Brundall
206.4
EPC Rating
Aylsham
67.4
Brundall
69.2
Median Income
Aylsham
£28,211
Brundall
£29,277
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Brundall commands an average of £370,524, compared with £315,825 in Aylsham – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Aylsham is a flat at £165,550, while in Brundall it is a flat at £209,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Brundall (£209,750 vs £165,550).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brundall prices grew faster — 39% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Aylsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 35.5 per 1,000 versus 35.6 per 1,000 in Brundall. The most common crime category in Aylsham is violent-crime, while in Brundall 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 Aylsham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Brundall. There are 4 schools in Aylsham and 1 in Brundall.
Aylsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brundall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylsham | Brundall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 206.4 Mbps in Brundall and 154.1 Mbps in Aylsham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.1% of premises in Aylsham and 90.2% in Brundall. Gigabit availability stands at 20.5% in Aylsham and 31.2% in Brundall.
Brundall is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (206 vs 154 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brundall, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 67.4 (band D) in Aylsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Aylsham and £1,261 in Brundall. 52% of homes in Aylsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Brundall.
Brundall has more energy-efficient housing — 58.7% reach band C or above, vs 52% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,276.5 in Brundall and £28,210.5 in Aylsham. The median age is 51.2 in Aylsham and 47.5 in Brundall. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Aylsham and 53.2% in Brundall. Owner-occupancy is 72.9% in Aylsham versus 69.4% in Brundall. Aylsham has a population of 7,183 and Brundall has 4,378.
| Indicator | Aylsham | Brundall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,183 | 4,378 |
| Median Age | 51.2 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,210.5 | £29,276.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.7% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.9% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.8% | 22.8% |
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