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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Aylsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £2,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aylsham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£168,750
Terraced38£267,500
Semi-Detached41£295,000
Detached50£379,250

10 years median price trend in Aylsham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aylsham.

All postcodes in Aylsham

NR116ED

Cawston Road

NR116GN

Jenny Lind Close

NR116FY

Prospect Drive

NR116DA

Blickling Road

NR116FJ

Woodgate Way

NR116FE

Peabody Road

NR116JE

Repton Close

NR116FG

Nelson Close

NR116UG

Stonegate

NR116AB

The Street

NR116LL

Knights Way

NR116TU

The Street

NR105QH

Buxton Road

NR116QF

Irmingland Road

NR116BE

Forster Way

NR116JH

Norwich Road

NR116HQ

Abbots Close

NR105QF

Kittles Lane

NR116AR

Burgh Road

NR116BY

Holman Road

NR105PU

Buxton Road

NR116BA

Morton Road

NR116EX

School House Lane

NR116HD

Petersons Lane

NR116GZ

Wrights Close

NR116DW

Partridge Road

NR105PN

Norwich Road

NR116NS

Marlpit Cottages

NR116UW

Cawston Road

NR116ER

Red Lion Street

NR116HW

Stuart Road

NR116NR

New Road

NR116JU

Cressy Walk

NR116DB

Sandy Lane

NR116AA

Hungate Street

NR116FP

Dove Gardens

NR116LE

Manor Close

NR116JW

Clover Road

NR116JN

Holley Walk

NR116HZ

Mill Row

NR116BH

Rippingall Road

NR116HA

St Michaels Close

NR116XE

Heath Farm Lane

NR105PR

Old Norwich Road

NR116PS

Blickling Road

NR116TZ

Bure Valley Lane

NR116DT

Swan Close

NR105PW

Pump Corner

NR116FQ

Defiance Way

NR116EE

Cawston Road

NR116UL

Sankence Lane

NR116TE

Aylsham Road

NR116DD

Holman Close

NR116WE

Proudfoot Way

NR105RH

Aylsham

NR117DF

Aylsham

NR116TP

The Street

NR116BB

Morton Close

NR116BW

Orchard Lane

NR105QD

High Street

NR116EF

Sapwell Close

NR116LN

Gale Gardens

NR116HH

Town Lane

NR116TR

Church Lane

NR116ES

Blofields Loke

NR116BP

Wrench Close

NR116ST

Mashs Row

NR116WF

Breeze Avenue

NR116UJ

Woodgate

NR116ND

Blickling Road

NR116DX

Yaxleys Lane

NR116EG

Dyes Loke

NR116UF

Dunkirk

NR116LH

The Paddocks

NR116GB

Buckenham Road

NR105QZ

Meadow View Terrace

NR116PU

Moorgate

NR116HE

Cromer Road

NR116FU

Albert Close

NR116HP

The Meadows

NR116HL

Bure Way

NR116AH

Burgh Road

NR116AJ

Burgh Road

NR116YF

Donthorn Court

NR105SH

Mermaid Close

NR116GQ

Aegel Gardens

NR116HB

Rawlinsons Lane

NR116GX

The Maltings

NR116TL

Norwich Road

NR116LJ

Charles Ewing Close

NR116AX

Parmeter Close

NR116PT

Aylsham

NR116NL

Blickling Road

NR116GS

Chapel Close

NR116QT

Heydon Road

NR116DR

Pound Lane

NR116LG

Station Road

NR116JD

Buxton Road

NR116PX

Aylsham

NR116UR

Ethel Tipple Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.