Aylsham vs Norwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Aylsham 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
Norwich
£315,961
Crime Rate
Aylsham
35.5
Norwich
109.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylsham
100.0%
Norwich
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Aylsham
154.1
Norwich
459.6
EPC Rating
Aylsham
67.4
Norwich
70.5
Median Income
Aylsham
£28,211
Norwich
£29,868
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £315,825, Aylsham undercuts Norwich (£315,961) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aylsham is a flat at £165,550, while in Norwich it is a flat at £167,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 9% pricier in Aylsham (£281,594 vs £258,722).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylsham prices grew faster — 31% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandAylsham has a crime rate of 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 208% lower than Norwich at 109.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylsham is violent-crime, while in Norwich 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 EnglandOf the 4 schools in Aylsham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Norwich, which has 65 schools, the figure is 87.8%.
Aylsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Norwich School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 65 schools (53 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylsham | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 65 |
| Primary | 3 | 53 |
| Secondary | 1 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Norwich averages 459.6 Mbps – ahead of Aylsham's 154.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.1% of premises in Aylsham and 98.6% in Norwich. Gigabit availability stands at 20.5% in Aylsham and 89.8% in Norwich.
Norwich is the faster of the two by 198% on average download speed (460 vs 154 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Norwich leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Aylsham averages 67.4 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Aylsham and £1,190 in Norwich. 52% of homes in Aylsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Norwich.
Norwich has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 52% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,867.5 in Norwich and £28,210.5 in Aylsham. The median age is 51.2 in Aylsham and 44.1 in Norwich. Owner-occupancy is 72.9% in Aylsham versus 59.6% in Norwich. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Aylsham and 55.5% in Norwich.
| Indicator | Aylsham | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,183 | 200,492 |
| Median Age | 51.2 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,210.5 | £29,867.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.7% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.9% | 59.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.8% | 30.8% |
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