North Walsham vs Sheringham

At £284,674, North Walsham undercuts Sheringham (£337,418) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in North Walsham is a flat at £152,471, while in Sheringham it is a flat at £189,422.

Residents of North Walsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 41.6 per 1,000 versus 41.8 per 1,000 in Sheringham. The most common crime category in North Walsham 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 4 schools in North Walsham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Sheringham, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Sheringham averages 343.3 Mbps – ahead of North Walsham's 278.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.4% of premises in North Walsham and 97.9% in Sheringham. Gigabit availability stands at 48.6% in North Walsham and 63% in Sheringham.

→Sheringham is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (343 vs 278 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

→North Walsham 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 North Walsham and £26,048 in Sheringham. The median age is 53.8 in North Walsham and 53.8 in Sheringham. Employment rates stand at 46.7% in North Walsham and 46.7% in Sheringham. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in North Walsham versus 68.7% in Sheringham. North Walsham has a population of 12,829 and Sheringham has 7,087.

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