Cromer vs Stalham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Stalham is about 21% cheaper on average. Cromer has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cromer edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cromer
£311,392
Stalham
£256,365
Crime Rate
Cromer
41.6
Stalham
41.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cromer
100.0%
Stalham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cromer
244.5
Stalham
150.2
EPC Rating
Cromer
63.9
Stalham
67.4
Median Income
Cromer
£26,048
Stalham
£28,211
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Stalham is £256,365, which is 21% less than Cromer at £311,392. The most affordable entry point in Cromer is a flat at £191,736, while in Stalham it is a flat at £144,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 42% pricier in Cromer (£339,007 vs £239,438).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stalham prices grew faster — 38% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Cromer (41.6 per 1,000) compared to Stalham (41.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Cromer is violent-crime, while in Stalham 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 EnglandCromer has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Stalham. Cromer has 3 schools in total, while Stalham has 3.
Cromer School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stalham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cromer | Stalham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cromer offers faster average downloads at 244.5 Mbps, compared to 150.2 Mbps in Stalham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Cromer and 86.1% in Stalham. Gigabit availability stands at 39.6% in Cromer and 18.7% in Stalham.
Cromer is the faster of the two by 63% on average download speed (245 vs 150 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Stalham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.4 (band D) versus 63.9 (band D) in Cromer. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,643 in Cromer and £1,466 in Stalham. 42.7% of homes in Cromer have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52% in Stalham.
Stalham has more energy-efficient housing — 52% reach band C or above, vs 42.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,210.5 in Stalham and £26,048 in Cromer. The median age is 53.8 in Cromer and 51.2 in Stalham. Employment rates stand at 46.7% in Cromer and 51.7% in Stalham. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Cromer versus 72.9% in Stalham.
| Indicator | Cromer | Stalham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,522 | 3,383 |
| Median Age | 53.8 | 51.2 |
| Median Household Income | £26,048 | £28,210.5 |
| Employment Rate | 46.7% | 51.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 72.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 26.8% |
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