Town Pop. 6,598

Living in Aylsham: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aylsham scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 38/100 against a national town median of 23/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the NR11 postcode district.

Against the wider NR11 district average of 39/100, that is 10 points above. Its schools score runs 20 points above the NR11 district's 18/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NR11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 156 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 65 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Public order 28 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Shoplifting 26 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 62 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Market Place 21 crimes
  2. 2 The Mayflowers 19 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 21
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
38
4 schools in area
4Good
  • Aylsham High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Bure Valley SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department11.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital11.6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital39.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,455 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
46
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 178 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate50.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired34.9%Student2.8%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.6%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary26.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)29%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership71.2%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Broadland · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
North Walsham 5.7 mi
Gunton 6.4 mi
Worstead 6.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 48
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £320,000 68
Detached £377,500 26
Semi-detached £322,500 19
Terraced £230,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£215k £285k £358k £428k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Marsham 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Erpingham 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Buxton (Broadland) 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hevingham 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cawston (Broadland) 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Haveringland 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Badersfield 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Aldborough 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Waterloo 44 5.0 mi away ⇄
Corpusty 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Hainford 43 5.5 mi away ⇄
Felthorpe 42 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aylsham a nice place to live?

Aylsham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aylsham is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Aylsham?

Aylsham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 371 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aylsham?

Among the top-rated schools in Aylsham are Aylsham High School, Bure Valley School and John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Aylsham in total.

What are house prices like in Aylsham?

The current median house price in Aylsham is £320,000, around 12% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £377,500, semi-detached £322,500, terraced £230,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 68 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Aylsham in context

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Postcode districts in Aylsham

NR11 39 ⇄

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