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Holt (North Norfolk) vs Sheringham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricHolt (North Norfolk)Sheringham
Total Schools12
Primary11
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorHolt (North Norfolk)Sheringham
Population4,0147,087
Median Age53.853.8
Median Household Income£26,048£26,048
Employment Rate46.7%46.7%
Owner Occupied68.7%68.7%
Degree-Level Qualified26.2%26.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Holt (north Norfolk) and Sheringham?
Holt (north Norfolk) and Sheringham are approximately 5.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Holt (north Norfolk) or Sheringham?
Sheringham is cheaper, with an average house price of £337,418.
Is Holt (north Norfolk) or Sheringham safer?
Sheringham has the lower crime rate at 41.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Holt (north Norfolk) or Sheringham?
Holt (north Norfolk) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Holt (north Norfolk) or Sheringham?
Sheringham has faster average broadband at 343.3 Mbps.

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