Town comparison
Brundall vs Norwich
Which is better to live in? 5.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Norwich is about 17% cheaper on average. Brundall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brundall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brundall
£370,524
Norwich
£315,961
Crime Rate
Brundall
35.6
Norwich
109.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brundall
100.0%
Norwich
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Brundall
206.4
Norwich
459.6
EPC Rating
Brundall
69.2
Norwich
70.5
Median Income
Brundall
£29,277
Norwich
£29,868
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Norwich is £315,961, which is 17% less than Brundall at £370,524. The most affordable entry point in Brundall is a flat at £209,750, while in Norwich it is a flat at £167,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Brundall (£209,750 vs £167,071).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brundall prices grew faster — 39% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Brundall (35.6 per 1,000) compared to Norwich (109.2 per 1,000), a 207% difference. The most common crime category in Brundall is violent-crime, while in Norwich 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 EnglandBrundall has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.8% in Norwich. Brundall has 1 schools in total, while Norwich has 65.
Brundall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Norwich School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 65 schools (53 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brundall | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 65 |
| Primary | 1 | 53 |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Norwich offers faster average downloads at 459.6 Mbps, compared to 206.4 Mbps in Brundall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Brundall and 98.6% in Norwich. Gigabit availability stands at 31.2% in Brundall and 89.8% in Norwich.
Norwich is the faster of the two by 123% on average download speed (460 vs 206 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Norwich are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Brundall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,261 in Brundall and £1,190 in Norwich. 58.7% of homes in Brundall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Norwich.
Norwich has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,867.5 in Norwich and £29,276.5 in Brundall. The median age is 47.5 in Brundall and 44.1 in Norwich. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Brundall and 55.5% in Norwich. Owner-occupancy is 69.4% in Brundall versus 59.6% in Norwich.
| Indicator | Brundall | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,378 | 200,492 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,276.5 | £29,867.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% | 59.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 30.8% |
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