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Hoveton and Wroxham vs North Walsham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

North Walsham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 68% lower. North Walsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hoveton And Wroxham edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Hoveton and Wroxham

£478,321

North Walsham

£284,674

Crime Rate

Hoveton and Wroxham

41.7

North Walsham

41.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Hoveton and Wroxham

100.0%

North Walsham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Hoveton and Wroxham

150.2

North Walsham

278.3

EPC Rating

Hoveton and Wroxham

67.4

North Walsham

63.9

Median Income

Hoveton and Wroxham

£28,211

North Walsham

£26,048

Property in Hoveton And Wroxham commands an average of £478,321, compared with £284,674 in North Walsham – a difference of 68%. The most affordable entry point in Hoveton And Wroxham is a flat at £180,000, while in North Walsham it is a flat at £152,471.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 59% pricier in Hoveton And Wroxham (£581,500 vs £366,270).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Hoveton And Wroxham prices grew faster — 40% vs 32%.

North Walsham has a crime rate of 41.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Hoveton And Wroxham at 41.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hoveton And Wroxham 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.

Families may prefer Hoveton And Wroxham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in North Walsham. There are 2 schools in Hoveton And Wroxham and 4 in North Walsham.

Hoveton and Wroxham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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.

MetricHoveton and WroxhamNorth Walsham
Total Schools24
Primary13
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 278.3 Mbps in North Walsham and 150.2 Mbps in Hoveton And Wroxham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.1% of premises in Hoveton And Wroxham and 89.4% in North Walsham. Gigabit availability stands at 18.7% in Hoveton And Wroxham and 48.6% in North Walsham.

North Walsham is the faster of the two by 85% on average download speed (278 vs 150 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Hoveton And Wroxham, scoring 67.4 on average (band D) compared to 63.9 (band D) in North Walsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Hoveton And Wroxham and £1,643 in North Walsham. 52% of homes in Hoveton And Wroxham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.7% in North Walsham.

Hoveton And Wroxham 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 Hoveton And Wroxham and £26,048 in North Walsham. The median age is 51.2 in Hoveton And Wroxham and 53.8 in North Walsham. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Hoveton And Wroxham and 46.7% in North Walsham. Owner-occupancy is 72.9% in Hoveton And Wroxham versus 68.7% in North Walsham. Hoveton And Wroxham has a population of 3,620 and North Walsham has 12,829.

IndicatorHoveton and WroxhamNorth Walsham
Population3,62012,829
Median Age51.253.8
Median Household Income£28,210.5£26,048
Employment Rate51.7%46.7%
Owner Occupied72.9%68.7%
Degree-Level Qualified26.8%26.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Hoveton And Wroxham and North Walsham?
Hoveton And Wroxham and North Walsham are approximately 7.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Hoveton And Wroxham or North Walsham?
North Walsham is cheaper, with an average house price of £284,674.
Is Hoveton And Wroxham or North Walsham safer?
North Walsham has the lower crime rate at 41.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Hoveton And Wroxham or North Walsham?
Hoveton And Wroxham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Hoveton And Wroxham or North Walsham?
North Walsham has faster average broadband at 278.3 Mbps.

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