Aylsham vs Cringleford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aylsham is about 17% cheaper on average. Aylsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylsham
£315,825
Cringleford
£381,718
Crime Rate
Aylsham
35.5
Cringleford
41.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylsham
100.0%
Cringleford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylsham
154.1
Cringleford
399.2
EPC Rating
Aylsham
67.4
Cringleford
70.2
Median Income
Aylsham
£28,211
Cringleford
£31,183
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Aylsham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £315,825 versus £381,718 in Cringleford. The most affordable entry point in Aylsham is a flat at £165,550, while in Cringleford it is a flat at £138,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Aylsham (£165,550 vs £138,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylsham prices grew faster — 31% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 35.5 offences per 1,000 people, Aylsham is the safer of the two – 17% lower than Cringleford's 41.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylsham is violent-crime, while in Cringleford 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 Aylsham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Cringleford.
Aylsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cringleford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylsham | Cringleford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cringleford enjoy 399.2 Mbps on average, while Aylsham lags behind at 154.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.1% of premises in Aylsham and 92.8% in Cringleford. Gigabit availability stands at 20.5% in Aylsham and 76.7% in Cringleford.
Cringleford is the faster of the two by 159% on average download speed (399 vs 154 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cringleford is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Aylsham's band D (score 67.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Aylsham and £1,230 in Cringleford. 52% of homes in Aylsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.1% in Cringleford.
Cringleford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 52% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aylsham has a population of 7,183 while Cringleford has 4,686. Median household income is £31,183.3 in Cringleford and £28,210.5 in Aylsham. The median age is 51.2 in Aylsham and 45.1 in Cringleford. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Aylsham and 56.3% in Cringleford.
| Indicator | Aylsham | Cringleford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,183 | 4,686 |
| Median Age | 51.2 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,210.5 | £31,183.3 |
| Employment Rate | 51.7% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.9% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.8% | 31.2% |
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