Aylsham vs Sheringham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Aylsham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Aylsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylsham
£315,825
Sheringham
£337,418
Crime Rate
Aylsham
35.5
Sheringham
41.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylsham
100.0%
Sheringham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylsham
154.1
Sheringham
343.3
EPC Rating
Aylsham
67.4
Sheringham
63.9
Median Income
Aylsham
£28,211
Sheringham
£26,048
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £315,825, Aylsham undercuts Sheringham (£337,418) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aylsham is a flat at £165,550, while in Sheringham it is a flat at £189,422.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Sheringham (£469,633 vs £407,738).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sheringham prices grew faster — 40% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandAylsham has a crime rate of 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18% lower than Sheringham at 41.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylsham is violent-crime, while in Sheringham 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 Sheringham, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aylsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sheringham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylsham | Sheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Sheringham averages 343.3 Mbps – ahead of Aylsham's 154.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.1% of premises in Aylsham and 97.9% in Sheringham. Gigabit availability stands at 20.5% in Aylsham and 63% in Sheringham.
Sheringham is the faster of the two by 123% on average download speed (343 vs 154 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aylsham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.4 (D), while Sheringham averages 63.9 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Aylsham and £1,643 in Sheringham. 52% of homes in Aylsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.7% in Sheringham.
Aylsham has more energy-efficient housing — 52% reach band C or above, vs 42.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,210.5 in Aylsham and £26,048 in Sheringham. The median age is 51.2 in Aylsham and 53.8 in Sheringham. Owner-occupancy is 72.9% in Aylsham versus 68.7% in Sheringham. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Aylsham and 46.7% in Sheringham.
| Indicator | Aylsham | Sheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,183 | 7,087 |
| 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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