Aylsham vs North Walsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in North Walsham is about 11% 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
North Walsham
£284,674
Crime Rate
Aylsham
35.5
North Walsham
41.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylsham
100.0%
North Walsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylsham
154.1
North Walsham
278.3
EPC Rating
Aylsham
67.4
North Walsham
63.9
Median Income
Aylsham
£28,211
North Walsham
£26,048
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find North Walsham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £284,674 versus £315,825 in Aylsham. The most affordable entry point in Aylsham is a flat at £165,550, while in North Walsham it is a flat at £152,471.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Aylsham (£281,594 vs £227,101).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, North Walsham prices grew faster — 32% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 35.5 offences per 1,000 people, Aylsham is the safer of the two – 17% lower than North Walsham's 41.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylsham is violent-crime, while in North Walsham 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 North Walsham.
Aylsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
North Walsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylsham | North Walsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in North Walsham enjoy 278.3 Mbps on average, while Aylsham lags behind at 154.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.1% of premises in Aylsham and 89.4% in North Walsham. Gigabit availability stands at 20.5% in Aylsham and 48.6% in North Walsham.
North Walsham is the faster of the two by 81% on average download speed (278 vs 154 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aylsham is band D (score 67.4), ahead of North Walsham's band D (score 63.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Aylsham and £1,643 in North Walsham. 52% of homes in Aylsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.7% in North Walsham.
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 North Walsham has 12,829. Median household income is £28,210.5 in Aylsham and £26,048 in North Walsham. The median age is 51.2 in Aylsham and 53.8 in North Walsham. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Aylsham and 46.7% in North Walsham.
| Indicator | Aylsham | North Walsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,183 | 12,829 |
| 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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