Aylsham vs Spixworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aylsham wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Spixworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylsham
£315,825
Spixworth
£320,509
Crime Rate
Aylsham
35.5
Spixworth
34.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylsham
100.0%
Spixworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylsham
154.1
Spixworth
204.6
EPC Rating
Aylsham
67.4
Spixworth
67.4
Median Income
Aylsham
£28,211
Spixworth
£28,211
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £315,825, Aylsham undercuts Spixworth (£320,509) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aylsham is a flat at £165,550, while in Spixworth it is a semi-detached at £232,462.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 31% pricier in Aylsham (£303,602 vs £232,462).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spixworth prices grew faster — 46% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Spixworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 34.8 per 1,000 versus 35.5 per 1,000 in Aylsham. The most common crime category in Aylsham is violent-crime, while in Spixworth 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 Spixworth, 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.
Spixworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylsham | Spixworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Spixworth averages 204.6 Mbps – ahead of Aylsham's 154.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.1% of premises in Aylsham and 85.5% in Spixworth. Gigabit availability stands at 20.5% in Aylsham and 31.5% in Spixworth.
Spixworth is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (205 vs 154 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aylsham, scoring 67.4 on average (band D) compared to 67.4 (band D) in Spixworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Aylsham and £1,466 in Spixworth. 52% of homes in Aylsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52% in Spixworth.
Aylsham has more energy-efficient housing — 52% reach band C or above, vs 52% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,210.5 in Aylsham and £28,210.5 in Spixworth. The median age is 51.2 in Aylsham and 51.2 in Spixworth. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Aylsham and 51.7% in Spixworth. Owner-occupancy is 72.9% in Aylsham versus 72.9% in Spixworth. Aylsham has a population of 7,183 and Spixworth has 3,418.
| Indicator | Aylsham | Spixworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,183 | 3,418 |
| 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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