Martham vs North Walsham

At £278,208, Martham undercuts North Walsham (£284,674) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Martham is a flat at £110,000, while in North Walsham it is a flat at £152,471.

North Walsham has a crime rate of 41.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 133% lower than Martham at 96.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Martham 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.

Of the 2 schools in Martham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In North Walsham, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in North Walsham averages 278.3 Mbps – ahead of Martham's 151.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Martham and 89.4% in North Walsham. Gigabit availability stands at 18.5% in Martham and 48.6% in North Walsham.

→North Walsham is the faster of the two by 84% on average download speed (278 vs 151 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Martham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 65.8 (D), while North Walsham averages 63.9 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,438 in Martham and £1,643 in North Walsham. 49.4% of homes in Martham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.7% in North Walsham.

→Martham has more energy-efficient housing — 49.4% reach band C or above, vs 42.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £27,114 in Martham and £26,048 in North Walsham. The median age is 50.1 in Martham and 53.8 in North Walsham. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Martham versus 68.7% in North Walsham. Employment rates stand at 48.2% in Martham and 46.7% in North Walsham.

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