Cromer vs North Walsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
North Walsham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Cromer has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cromer edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cromer
£311,392
North Walsham
£284,674
Crime Rate
Cromer
41.6
North Walsham
41.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cromer
100.0%
North Walsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cromer
244.5
North Walsham
278.3
EPC Rating
Cromer
63.9
North Walsham
63.9
Median Income
Cromer
£26,048
North Walsham
£26,048
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Cromer commands an average of £311,392, compared with £284,674 in North Walsham – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Cromer is a flat at £191,736, while in North Walsham it is a flat at £152,471.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 30% pricier in Cromer (£339,007 vs £259,788).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, North Walsham prices grew faster — 32% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCromer has a crime rate of 41.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than North Walsham at 41.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cromer 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Cromer, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in North Walsham. There are 3 schools in Cromer and 4 in North Walsham.
Cromer School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Cromer | North Walsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 278.3 Mbps in North Walsham and 244.5 Mbps in Cromer. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Cromer and 89.4% in North Walsham. Gigabit availability stands at 39.6% in Cromer and 48.6% in North Walsham.
North Walsham is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (278 vs 245 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cromer leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 63.9 (D), while North Walsham averages 63.9 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,643 in Cromer and £1,643 in North Walsham. 42.7% of homes in Cromer have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.7% in North Walsham.
Cromer has more energy-efficient housing — 42.7% reach band C or above, vs 42.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £26,048 in Cromer and £26,048 in North Walsham. The median age is 53.8 in Cromer and 53.8 in North Walsham. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Cromer versus 68.7% in North Walsham. Employment rates stand at 46.7% in Cromer and 46.7% in North Walsham.
| Indicator | Cromer | North Walsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,522 | 12,829 |
| Median Age | 53.8 | 53.8 |
| Median Household Income | £26,048 | £26,048 |
| Employment Rate | 46.7% | 46.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 26.2% |
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