North Walsham vs Spixworth

At £284,674, North Walsham undercuts Spixworth (£320,509) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in North Walsham is a flat at £152,471, while in Spixworth it is a semi-detached at £232,462.

Spixworth has a crime rate of 34.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20% lower than North Walsham at 41.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in North Walsham is violent-crime, while in Spixworth 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 Spixworth, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in North Walsham averages 278.3 Mbps – ahead of Spixworth's 204.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.4% of premises in North Walsham and 85.5% in Spixworth. Gigabit availability stands at 48.6% in North Walsham and 31.5% in Spixworth.

→North Walsham is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (278 vs 205 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Spixworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.4 (D), while North Walsham averages 63.9 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,643 in North Walsham and £1,466 in Spixworth. 42.7% of homes in North Walsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52% in Spixworth.

→Spixworth 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 Spixworth and £26,048 in North Walsham. The median age is 53.8 in North Walsham and 51.2 in Spixworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in North Walsham versus 72.9% in Spixworth. Employment rates stand at 46.7% in North Walsham and 51.7% in Spixworth.

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