Aylsham vs Horsford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aylsham offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Aylsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylsham
£315,825
Horsford
£320,739
Crime Rate
Aylsham
35.5
Horsford
35.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylsham
100.0%
Horsford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylsham
154.1
Horsford
204.6
EPC Rating
Aylsham
67.4
Horsford
67.4
Median Income
Aylsham
£28,211
Horsford
£28,211
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Aylsham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £315,825 versus £320,739 in Horsford. The most affordable entry point in Aylsham is a flat at £165,550, while in Horsford it is a terraced at £206,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Aylsham (£281,594 vs £206,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylsham prices grew faster — 31% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Aylsham (35.5 per 1,000) compared to Horsford (35.7 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Aylsham is violent-crime, while in Horsford 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 Horsford.
Aylsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Horsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylsham | Horsford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Horsford enjoy 204.6 Mbps on average, while Aylsham lags behind at 154.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.1% of premises in Aylsham and 85.5% in Horsford. Gigabit availability stands at 20.5% in Aylsham and 31.5% in Horsford.
Horsford is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (205 vs 154 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aylsham is band D (score 67.4), ahead of Horsford's band D (score 67.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Aylsham and £1,466 in Horsford. 52% of homes in Aylsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52% in Horsford.
Aylsham has more energy-efficient housing — 52% reach band C or above, vs 52% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aylsham has a population of 7,183 while Horsford has 4,396. Median household income is £28,210.5 in Aylsham and £28,210.5 in Horsford. The median age is 51.2 in Aylsham and 51.2 in Horsford. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Aylsham and 51.7% in Horsford.
| Indicator | Aylsham | Horsford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,183 | 4,396 |
| Median Age | 51.2 | 51.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,210.5 | £28,210.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.7% | 51.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.9% | 72.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.8% | 26.8% |
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