Holt (North Norfolk) vs Sheringham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Sheringham wins on house prices with a 37% gap. Sheringham 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
Sheringham
£337,418
Crime Rate
Holt (North Norfolk)
42.1
Sheringham
41.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Holt (North Norfolk)
100.0%
Sheringham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Holt (North Norfolk)
202.1
Sheringham
343.3
EPC Rating
Holt (North Norfolk)
63.9
Sheringham
63.9
Median Income
Holt (North Norfolk)
£26,048
Sheringham
£26,048
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £337,418, Sheringham undercuts Holt (north Norfolk) (£461,689) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Holt (north Norfolk) is a flat at £177,312, while in Sheringham it is a flat at £189,422.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Holt (north Norfolk) (£557,565 vs £469,633).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sheringham prices grew faster — 40% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Sheringham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 41.8 per 1,000 versus 42.1 per 1,000 in Holt (north Norfolk). The most common crime category in Holt (north Norfolk) 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 EnglandOf the 1 schools in Holt (north Norfolk), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Sheringham, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Holt (North Norfolk) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Holt (North Norfolk) | Sheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Sheringham averages 343.3 Mbps – ahead of Holt (north Norfolk)'s 202.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Holt (north Norfolk) and 97.9% in Sheringham. Gigabit availability stands at 30.5% in Holt (north Norfolk) and 63% in Sheringham.
Sheringham is the faster of the two by 70% on average download speed (343 vs 202 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Holt (north Norfolk) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 63.9 (D), while Sheringham averages 63.9 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,643 in Holt (north Norfolk) and £1,643 in Sheringham. 42.7% of homes in Holt (north Norfolk) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.7% in Sheringham.
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 Sheringham. The median age is 53.8 in Holt (north Norfolk) and 53.8 in Sheringham. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Holt (north Norfolk) versus 68.7% in Sheringham. Employment rates stand at 46.7% in Holt (north Norfolk) and 46.7% in Sheringham.
| Indicator | Holt (North Norfolk) | Sheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,014 | 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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