Dereham vs Mulbarton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dereham is about 10% cheaper on average. Mulbarton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dereham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dereham
£313,814
Mulbarton
£349,800
Crime Rate
Dereham
49.8
Mulbarton
42.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dereham
100.0%
Mulbarton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dereham
384
Mulbarton
182
EPC Rating
Dereham
69.1
Mulbarton
70.2
Median Income
Dereham
£28,795
Mulbarton
£32,094
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Dereham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £313,814 versus £349,800 in Mulbarton. The most affordable entry point in Dereham is a flat at £115,361, while in Mulbarton it is a flat at £153,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Mulbarton (£263,692 vs £192,954).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mulbarton prices grew faster — 43% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 42.3 offences per 1,000 people, Mulbarton is the safer of the two – 18% lower than Dereham's 49.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dereham is violent-crime, while in Mulbarton 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 Dereham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Mulbarton.
Dereham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mulbarton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dereham | Mulbarton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Dereham enjoy 384.0 Mbps on average, while Mulbarton lags behind at 182.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Dereham and 86.4% in Mulbarton. Gigabit availability stands at 73.2% in Dereham and 25.5% in Mulbarton.
Dereham is the faster of the two by 111% on average download speed (384 vs 182 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Mulbarton is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Dereham's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,344 in Dereham and £1,299 in Mulbarton. 56.8% of homes in Dereham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Mulbarton.
Mulbarton has more energy-efficient housing — 60% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Dereham has a population of 20,788 while Mulbarton has 3,807. Median household income is £32,094 in Mulbarton and £28,795 in Dereham. The median age is 47.4 in Dereham and 47.9 in Mulbarton. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Dereham and 57.2% in Mulbarton.
| Indicator | Dereham | Mulbarton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,788 | 3,807 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,795 | £32,094 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 75.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.1% | 29.7% |
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