Brundall vs North Walsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBrundall 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf 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.
| Metric | Brundall | North Walsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Brundall | North Walsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,378 | 12,829 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 53.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,276.5 | £26,048 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 46.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 26.2% |
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