Town comparison
Brundall vs Cringleford
Which is better to live in? 8.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Brundall is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Brundall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brundall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brundall
£370,524
Cringleford
£381,718
Crime Rate
Brundall
35.6
Cringleford
41.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brundall
100.0%
Cringleford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brundall
206.4
Cringleford
399.2
EPC Rating
Brundall
69.2
Cringleford
70.2
Median Income
Brundall
£29,277
Cringleford
£31,183
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £370,524, Brundall undercuts Cringleford (£381,718) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brundall is a flat at £209,750, while in Cringleford it is a flat at £138,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Brundall (£209,750 vs £138,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brundall prices grew faster — 39% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBrundall has a crime rate of 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17% lower than Cringleford at 41.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brundall is violent-crime, while in Cringleford 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 1 schools in Brundall, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cringleford, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brundall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cringleford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brundall | Cringleford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cringleford averages 399.2 Mbps – ahead of Brundall's 206.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Brundall and 92.8% in Cringleford. Gigabit availability stands at 31.2% in Brundall and 76.7% in Cringleford.
Cringleford is the faster of the two by 93% on average download speed (399 vs 206 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cringleford, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Brundall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,261 in Brundall and £1,230 in Cringleford. 58.7% of homes in Brundall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.1% in Cringleford.
Cringleford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,183.3 in Cringleford and £29,276.5 in Brundall. The median age is 47.5 in Brundall and 45.1 in Cringleford. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Brundall and 56.3% in Cringleford. Owner-occupancy is 69.4% in Brundall versus 64.1% in Cringleford. Brundall has a population of 4,378 and Cringleford has 4,686.
| Indicator | Brundall | Cringleford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,378 | 4,686 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,276.5 | £31,183.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 31.2% |
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