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About

Aylsham sits within the Broadland district of Norfolk, characterised by its position on the River Bure and its surrounding agricultural land. The town centre retains a traditional market feel, with historic buildings lining its streets and a focus on local independent shops and services. The area's economy has long been connected to the fertile farmland that defines much of the local landscape.

A key feature is its link to the National Trust's Blickling Estate, whose parkland and historic hall influence the area's environment and visitor traffic. The Bure Valley Railway, a narrow-gauge steam line, connects the town to the Broads network at Wroxham, providing a specific transport and leisure link. This integration with both rural heritage and broader waterways shapes the community's identity.

Area overview

On average Aylsham has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aylsham is £54,898 per year. There are 5 schools in Aylsham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Aylsham is home to around 8,936 people, with a population density of about 175.9 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aylsham Population
8,936
Population density
175.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.68(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.27(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.25(-33%)
Shoplifting
2.91(-57%)
Public order
2.8(-45%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,579
95.95%
Other White
123
1.38%
Irish
43
0.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.3%
Total population: 8,941

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,162
28.94%
No qualifications
1,330
17.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,279
17.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,185
15.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
844
11.3%
Total 16+ residents: 7,470

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,874
45.97%
Owns with a mortgage
1,027
25.19%
Other social rented
510
12.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
469
11.5%
Other forms of private rent
95
2.33%
Total households: 4,077

Property prices in Aylsham

Median price£321,250
Price per sq ft£319
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£237K – £377K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £321,250 (about £319 per square foot) in Aylsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £2,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aylsham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached51£380,000£320
Semi-Detached34£305,000£345
Terraced33£265,000£296
Flats10£172,500£269

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aylsham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aylsham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£283,750£167,998£191,000£181,496
2017£285,000£157,000£209,995£202,500
2018£336,995£132,000£230,000£200,500
2019£330,000£142,500£247,000£210,000
2020£331,250£117,500£237,500£255,995
2021£340,000£180,000£250,000£233,750
2022£395,000£195,000£285,000£270,000
2023£394,000£144,625£267,750£270,000
2024£380,000£177,500£275,000£235,500
2025£383,750£171,250£285,000£270,000
2026£380,000£175,000£318,000£233,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aylsham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aylsham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233£198£262£225
2017£246£205£249£222
2018£230£181£255£220
2019£258£206£276£228
2020£261£273£255£223
2021£296£246£283£264
2022£340£263£317£262
2023£321£267£325£314
2024£329£247£316£315
2025£320£271£341£293
2026£317£263£362£307
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aylsham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aylsham in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Aylsham

Is Aylsham safe?

Aylsham records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Aylsham?

The median sale price in Aylsham is £321,250 (about £319 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Aylsham?

Aylsham has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Aylsham?

Aylsham scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Aylsham sits around rank 20,042 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Aylsham?

The average household income in Aylsham is around £54,898 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Aylsham

NR105PH

Mill Road

NR116FN

Palmerston Way

NR116NG

Blickling Road

NR116AY

Sir Williams Close

NR116AZ

Beck Lane

NR116RR

Dunkirk

NR116BQ

Forster Way

NR116UT

Ray Bond Way

NR105QG

High Street

NR116JA

Palmers Lane

NR105PL

Allison Street

NR105PX

Norwich Road

NR116UX

Hungate Lane

NR116TD

Hall Cottages

NR116AW

Sir Williams Lane

NR116DN

Holman Road

NR116NU

Hall Road

NR116WH

Adey Close

NR116US

Spa Lane

NR116AS

Burgh Road

NR116UN

Sankence

NR116FR

Ethnie Gleaner Drive

NR116FW

Elizabeth Way

NR116NF

Blickling Road

NR116DJ

Neale Close

NR116JR

Orchard Lane

NR116TQ

Thieves Lane

NR116EQ

The Loke

NR116GT

The Green

NR116HR

New Road

NR116TH

Common Lane

NR116AU

Unicorn Yard

NR116TN

Norwich Road

NR116JJ

Norwich Road

NR116AN

Sir Williams Lane

NR116PA

Blickling Road

NR116WD

Mileham Drive

NR116BU

Penfold Street

NR116LB

Lancaster Gardens

NR116AG

Norwich Road

NR105RQ

Little London Lane

NR116AT

Burgh Road

NR116FA

Hobart Lane

NR116SX

Wherry Loke

NR116JP

Jegon Close

NR116DE

Tuddenham Road

NR116EN

Market Place

NR116AF

The Street

NR116TB

Wood Lane

NR116BG

Forster Way

NR116WA

Mill Lane

NR116NY

Shepherds Lane

NR116PB

Blickling Road

NR116TF

Aylsham Road

NR116JF

Soame Close

NR116FF

Norwich Road

NR116HY

Gashouse Hill

NR116BF

Orchard Lane

NR116LF

Manor Court

NR116GL

Roman Way

NR116FS

Union Road

NR116AL

Oakfield Road

NR116TJ

Beck Lane

NR116NP

Aylsham Road

NR116GJ

Jubilee Road

NR116BT

Holman Road

NR116BJ

Rippingall Close

NR116LR

Drabblegate

NR116AP

Sir Williams Close

NR116PY

Aylsham

NR116BS

Burgh Road

NR116LS

Banningham Road

NR105AE

High Street

NR116NE

Blickling Road

NR116ET

Penfold Street

NR116FT

Ernest Close

NR116NW

Aylsham

NR116XQ

Anglian Way

NR116TG

Banningham Road

NR116FZ

The Mayflowers

NR105PT

Fengate

NR116YB

Cottage End

NR116FB

Frazers Yard

NR116GE

Buckenham Road

NR116JL

Copeman Road

NR116WG

Goulder Drive

NR116GA

St Michaels Avenue

NR105PZ

Wathen Way

NR116DP

Foxes Loke

NR116DH

Purdy Way

NR116FH

Green Lane

NR116NZ

Aylsham

NR116HN

Stuart Road

NR116UY

The Staithe

NR116NN

Aylsham Road

NR116LA

Wade Close

NR116GP

Prince Of Wales Drive

NR116FD

Richard Oakes Road

NR116EB

Cawston Road

NR105QA

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.