Martham vs Norwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Martham offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Martham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Martham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Martham
£278,208
Norwich
£315,961
Crime Rate
Martham
96.9
Norwich
109.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Martham
100.0%
Norwich
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Martham
151.1
Norwich
459.6
EPC Rating
Martham
65.8
Norwich
70.5
Median Income
Martham
£27,114
Norwich
£29,868
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Martham is £278,208, which is 12% less than Norwich at £315,961. The most affordable entry point in Martham is a flat at £110,000, while in Norwich it is a flat at £167,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Norwich (£167,071 vs £110,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Martham prices grew faster — 37% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Martham (96.9 per 1,000) compared to Norwich (109.2 per 1,000), a 13% difference. The most common crime category in Martham is violent-crime, while in Norwich 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 EnglandMartham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.8% in Norwich. Martham has 2 schools in total, while Norwich has 65.
Martham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Norwich School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 65 schools (53 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Martham | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 65 |
| Primary | 1 | 53 |
| Secondary | 1 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Norwich offers faster average downloads at 459.6 Mbps, compared to 151.1 Mbps in Martham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Martham and 98.6% in Norwich. Gigabit availability stands at 18.5% in Martham and 89.8% in Norwich.
Norwich is the faster of the two by 204% on average download speed (460 vs 151 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Norwich are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 65.8 (band D) in Martham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,438 in Martham and £1,190 in Norwich. 49.4% of homes in Martham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Norwich.
Norwich has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 49.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,867.5 in Norwich and £27,114 in Martham. The median age is 50.1 in Martham and 44.1 in Norwich. Employment rates stand at 48.2% in Martham and 55.5% in Norwich. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Martham versus 59.6% in Norwich.
| Indicator | Martham | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,633 | 200,492 |
| Median Age | 50.1 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,114 | £29,867.5 |
| Employment Rate | 48.2% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 59.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.2% | 30.8% |
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