Town comparison
Cringleford vs Norwich
Which is better to live in? 3.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Norwich wins on house prices with a 21% gap. Cringleford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cringleford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cringleford
£381,718
Norwich
£315,961
Crime Rate
Cringleford
41.6
Norwich
109.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cringleford
100.0%
Norwich
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Cringleford
399.2
Norwich
459.6
EPC Rating
Cringleford
70.2
Norwich
70.5
Median Income
Cringleford
£31,183
Norwich
£29,868
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £315,961, Norwich undercuts Cringleford (£381,718) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cringleford is a flat at £138,750, while in Norwich it is a flat at £167,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Cringleford (£307,472 vs £258,722).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cringleford prices grew faster — 24% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Cringleford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 41.6 per 1,000 versus 109.2 per 1,000 in Norwich. The most common crime category in Cringleford 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 EnglandOf the 1 schools in Cringleford, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Norwich, which has 65 schools, the figure is 87.8%.
Cringleford 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 | Cringleford | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 65 |
| Primary | 1 | 53 |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Norwich averages 459.6 Mbps – ahead of Cringleford's 399.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Cringleford and 98.6% in Norwich. Gigabit availability stands at 76.7% in Cringleford and 89.8% in Norwich.
Norwich is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (460 vs 399 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Norwich leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Cringleford averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,230 in Cringleford and £1,190 in Norwich. 61.1% of homes in Cringleford 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 61.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,183.3 in Cringleford and £29,867.5 in Norwich. The median age is 45.1 in Cringleford and 44.1 in Norwich. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Cringleford versus 59.6% in Norwich. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Cringleford and 55.5% in Norwich.
| Indicator | Cringleford | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,686 | 200,492 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,183.3 | £29,867.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 59.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 30.8% |
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