Aylsham vs Hethersett
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Hethersett is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Aylsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylsham
£315,825
Hethersett
£314,918
Crime Rate
Aylsham
35.5
Hethersett
42.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylsham
100.0%
Hethersett
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Aylsham
154.1
Hethersett
242.1
EPC Rating
Aylsham
67.4
Hethersett
69.9
Median Income
Aylsham
£28,211
Hethersett
£30,994
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Aylsham commands an average of £315,825, compared with £314,918 in Hethersett – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Aylsham is a flat at £165,550, while in Hethersett it is a flat at £185,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Aylsham (£281,594 vs £224,262).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylsham prices grew faster — 31% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandAylsham has a crime rate of 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18% lower than Hethersett at 42 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylsham is violent-crime, while in Hethersett 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 66.7% in Hethersett. There are 4 schools in Aylsham and 3 in Hethersett.
Aylsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hethersett School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylsham | Hethersett |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 242.1 Mbps in Hethersett and 154.1 Mbps in Aylsham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.1% of premises in Aylsham and 82.6% in Hethersett. Gigabit availability stands at 20.5% in Aylsham and 41.2% in Hethersett.
Hethersett is the faster of the two by 57% on average download speed (242 vs 154 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hethersett leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Aylsham averages 67.4 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Aylsham and £1,314 in Hethersett. 52% of homes in Aylsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Hethersett.
Hethersett has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 52% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,994.3 in Hethersett and £28,210.5 in Aylsham. The median age is 51.2 in Aylsham and 47.7 in Hethersett. Owner-occupancy is 72.9% in Aylsham versus 72.4% in Hethersett. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Aylsham and 56.7% in Hethersett.
| Indicator | Aylsham | Hethersett |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,183 | 7,018 |
| Median Age | 51.2 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,210.5 | £30,994.3 |
| Employment Rate | 51.7% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.9% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.8% | 27.5% |
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