Aylsham vs Holt (North Norfolk)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aylsham is about 32% 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
Holt (North Norfolk)
£461,689
Crime Rate
Aylsham
35.5
Holt (North Norfolk)
42.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylsham
100.0%
Holt (North Norfolk)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylsham
154.1
Holt (North Norfolk)
202.1
EPC Rating
Aylsham
67.4
Holt (North Norfolk)
63.9
Median Income
Aylsham
£28,211
Holt (North Norfolk)
£26,048
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Aylsham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £315,825 versus £461,689 in Holt (north Norfolk). The most affordable entry point in Aylsham is a flat at £165,550, while in Holt (north Norfolk) it is a flat at £177,312.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Holt (north Norfolk) (£557,565 vs £407,738).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylsham prices grew faster — 31% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 35.5 offences per 1,000 people, Aylsham is the safer of the two – 19% lower than Holt (north Norfolk)'s 42.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylsham is violent-crime, while in Holt (north 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 Aylsham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Holt (north Norfolk).
Aylsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holt (North Norfolk) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylsham | Holt (North Norfolk) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Holt (north Norfolk) enjoy 202.1 Mbps on average, while Aylsham lags behind at 154.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.1% of premises in Aylsham and 90.1% in Holt (north Norfolk). Gigabit availability stands at 20.5% in Aylsham and 30.5% in Holt (north Norfolk).
Holt (north Norfolk) is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (202 vs 154 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aylsham is band D (score 67.4), ahead of Holt (north Norfolk)'s band D (score 63.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Aylsham and £1,643 in Holt (north Norfolk). 52% of homes in Aylsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.7% in Holt (north Norfolk).
Aylsham has more energy-efficient housing — 52% reach band C or above, vs 42.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aylsham has a population of 7,183 while Holt (north Norfolk) has 4,014. Median household income is £28,210.5 in Aylsham and £26,048 in Holt (north Norfolk). The median age is 51.2 in Aylsham and 53.8 in Holt (north Norfolk). Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Aylsham and 46.7% in Holt (north Norfolk).
| Indicator | Aylsham | Holt (North Norfolk) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,183 | 4,014 |
| 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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