Aylsham vs Cromer
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cromer wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Aylsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylsham
£315,825
Cromer
£311,392
Crime Rate
Aylsham
35.5
Cromer
41.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylsham
100.0%
Cromer
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylsham
154.1
Cromer
244.5
EPC Rating
Aylsham
67.4
Cromer
63.9
Median Income
Aylsham
£28,211
Cromer
£26,048
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Aylsham commands an average of £315,825, compared with £311,392 in Cromer – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Aylsham is a flat at £165,550, while in Cromer it is a flat at £191,736.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Cromer (£191,736 vs £165,550).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylsham prices grew faster — 31% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Aylsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 35.5 per 1,000 versus 41.6 per 1,000 in Cromer. The most common crime category in Aylsham is violent-crime, while in Cromer 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 Cromer. There are 4 schools in Aylsham and 3 in Cromer.
Aylsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cromer School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylsham | Cromer |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 244.5 Mbps in Cromer and 154.1 Mbps in Aylsham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.1% of premises in Aylsham and 94.2% in Cromer. Gigabit availability stands at 20.5% in Aylsham and 39.6% in Cromer.
Cromer is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (245 vs 154 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aylsham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.4 (D), while Cromer averages 63.9 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Aylsham and £1,643 in Cromer. 52% of homes in Aylsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.7% in Cromer.
Aylsham has more energy-efficient housing — 52% reach band C or above, vs 42.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,210.5 in Aylsham and £26,048 in Cromer. The median age is 51.2 in Aylsham and 53.8 in Cromer. Owner-occupancy is 72.9% in Aylsham versus 68.7% in Cromer. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Aylsham and 46.7% in Cromer.
| Indicator | Aylsham | Cromer |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,183 | 7,522 |
| Median Age | 51.2 | 53.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,210.5 | £26,048 |
| Employment Rate | 51.7% | 46.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.9% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.8% | 26.2% |
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