Holt (North Norfolk) vs North Walsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in North Walsham is about 62% cheaper on average. North Walsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Holt (north Norfolk) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Holt (North Norfolk)
£461,689
North Walsham
£284,674
Crime Rate
Holt (North Norfolk)
42.1
North Walsham
41.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Holt (North Norfolk)
100.0%
North Walsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Holt (North Norfolk)
202.1
North Walsham
278.3
EPC Rating
Holt (North Norfolk)
63.9
North Walsham
63.9
Median Income
Holt (North Norfolk)
£26,048
North Walsham
£26,048
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in North Walsham is £284,674, which is 62% less than Holt (north Norfolk) at £461,689. The most affordable entry point in Holt (north Norfolk) is a flat at £177,312, while in North Walsham it is a flat at £152,471.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 52% pricier in Holt (north Norfolk) (£557,565 vs £366,270).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, North Walsham prices grew faster — 32% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in North Walsham (41.6 per 1,000) compared to Holt (north Norfolk) (42.1 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Holt (north Norfolk) 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 EnglandHolt (north Norfolk) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in North Walsham. Holt (north Norfolk) has 1 schools in total, while North Walsham has 4.
Holt (North Norfolk) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Holt (North Norfolk) | North Walsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
North Walsham offers faster average downloads at 278.3 Mbps, compared to 202.1 Mbps in Holt (north Norfolk). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Holt (north Norfolk) and 89.4% in North Walsham. Gigabit availability stands at 30.5% in Holt (north Norfolk) and 48.6% in North Walsham.
North Walsham is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (278 vs 202 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Holt (north Norfolk) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 63.9 (band D) versus 63.9 (band D) in North Walsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,643 in Holt (north Norfolk) and £1,643 in North Walsham. 42.7% of homes in Holt (north Norfolk) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.7% in North Walsham.
Holt (north Norfolk) 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 Holt (north Norfolk) and £26,048 in North Walsham. The median age is 53.8 in Holt (north Norfolk) and 53.8 in North Walsham. Employment rates stand at 46.7% in Holt (north Norfolk) and 46.7% in North Walsham. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Holt (north Norfolk) versus 68.7% in North Walsham.
| Indicator | Holt (North Norfolk) | North Walsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,014 | 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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