Cromer vs Sheringham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cromer offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Cromer has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cromer edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cromer
£311,392
Sheringham
£337,418
Crime Rate
Cromer
41.6
Sheringham
41.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cromer
100.0%
Sheringham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cromer
244.5
Sheringham
343.3
EPC Rating
Cromer
63.9
Sheringham
63.9
Median Income
Cromer
£26,048
Sheringham
£26,048
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Cromer more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £311,392 versus £337,418 in Sheringham. The most affordable entry point in Cromer is a flat at £191,736, while in Sheringham it is a flat at £189,422.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Sheringham (£469,633 vs £414,987).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sheringham prices grew faster — 40% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 41.6 offences per 1,000 people, Cromer is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Sheringham's 41.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cromer is violent-crime, while in Sheringham 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Cromer: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Sheringham.
Cromer School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sheringham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cromer | Sheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Sheringham enjoy 343.3 Mbps on average, while Cromer lags behind at 244.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Cromer and 97.9% in Sheringham. Gigabit availability stands at 39.6% in Cromer and 63% in Sheringham.
Sheringham is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (343 vs 245 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cromer is band D (score 63.9), ahead of Sheringham's band D (score 63.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,643 in Cromer and £1,643 in Sheringham. 42.7% of homes in Cromer have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.7% in Sheringham.
Cromer has more energy-efficient housing — 42.7% reach band C or above, vs 42.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cromer has a population of 7,522 while Sheringham has 7,087. Median household income is £26,048 in Cromer and £26,048 in Sheringham. The median age is 53.8 in Cromer and 53.8 in Sheringham. Employment rates stand at 46.7% in Cromer and 46.7% in Sheringham.
| Indicator | Cromer | Sheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,522 | 7,087 |
| 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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