The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Dereham wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Cringleford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cringleford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cringleford
£381,718
Dereham
£313,814
Crime Rate
Cringleford
41.6
Dereham
49.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cringleford
100.0%
Dereham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cringleford
399.2
Dereham
384
EPC Rating
Cringleford
70.2
Dereham
69.1
Median Income
Cringleford
£31,183
Dereham
£28,795
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £313,814, Dereham undercuts Cringleford (£381,718) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cringleford is a flat at £138,750, while in Dereham it is a flat at £115,361.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 59% pricier in Cringleford (£307,472 vs £192,954).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dereham prices grew faster — 36% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Cringleford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 41.6 per 1,000 versus 49.8 per 1,000 in Dereham. The most common crime category in Cringleford is violent-crime, while in Dereham 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 Cringleford, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Dereham, which has 9 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cringleford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dereham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cringleford | Dereham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cringleford averages 399.2 Mbps – ahead of Dereham's 384.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Cringleford and 91.7% in Dereham. Gigabit availability stands at 76.7% in Cringleford and 73.2% in Dereham.
Cringleford is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (399 vs 384 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cringleford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Dereham averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,230 in Cringleford and £1,344 in Dereham. 61.1% of homes in Cringleford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.8% in Dereham.
Cringleford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,183.3 in Cringleford and £28,795 in Dereham. The median age is 45.1 in Cringleford and 47.4 in Dereham. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Cringleford versus 67% in Dereham. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Cringleford and 55.7% in Dereham.
| Indicator | Cringleford | Dereham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,686 | 20,788 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,183.3 | £28,795 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 55.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 23.1% |
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