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Brundall vs North Walsham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

North Walsham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 30% lower. Brundall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brundall edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brundall

£370,524

North Walsham

£284,674

Crime Rate

Brundall

35.6

North Walsham

41.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brundall

100.0%

North Walsham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brundall

206.4

North Walsham

278.3

EPC Rating

Brundall

69.2

North Walsham

63.9

Median Income

Brundall

£29,277

North Walsham

£26,048

At £284,674, North Walsham undercuts Brundall (£370,524) by around 30% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brundall is a flat at £209,750, while in North Walsham it is a flat at £152,471.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Brundall (£209,750 vs £152,471).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brundall prices grew faster — 39% vs 32%.

Brundall has a crime rate of 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17% lower than North Walsham at 41.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brundall 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.

Of the 1 schools in Brundall, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In North Walsham, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Brundall School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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.

MetricBrundallNorth Walsham
Total Schools14
Primary13
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in North Walsham averages 278.3 Mbps – ahead of Brundall's 206.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Brundall and 89.4% in North Walsham. Gigabit availability stands at 31.2% in Brundall and 48.6% in North Walsham.

North Walsham is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (278 vs 206 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Brundall, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 63.9 (band D) in North Walsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,261 in Brundall and £1,643 in North Walsham. 58.7% of homes in Brundall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.7% in North Walsham.

Brundall has more energy-efficient housing — 58.7% reach band C or above, vs 42.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,276.5 in Brundall and £26,048 in North Walsham. The median age is 47.5 in Brundall and 53.8 in North Walsham. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Brundall and 46.7% in North Walsham. Owner-occupancy is 69.4% in Brundall versus 68.7% in North Walsham. Brundall has a population of 4,378 and North Walsham has 12,829.

IndicatorBrundallNorth Walsham
Population4,37812,829
Median Age47.553.8
Median Household Income£29,276.5£26,048
Employment Rate53.2%46.7%
Owner Occupied69.4%68.7%
Degree-Level Qualified22.8%26.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brundall and North Walsham?
Brundall and North Walsham are approximately 13.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brundall or North Walsham?
North Walsham is cheaper, with an average house price of £284,674.
Is Brundall or North Walsham safer?
Brundall has the lower crime rate at 35.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brundall or North Walsham?
Brundall has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brundall or North Walsham?
North Walsham has faster average broadband at 278.3 Mbps.

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