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About

Aylsham ward encompasses the historic market town of Aylsham and its immediate surrounding rural parishes. The town centre is characterised by its traditional market square and a mix of independent shops and businesses. Residential areas extend outwards, with housing ranging from older properties near the core to newer developments on the edges. The ward's boundary includes farmland and smaller villages, maintaining a distinct separation from the urban area of Norwich to the south.

The area is defined by the River Bure, which flows through the landscape. A network of public footpaths and the Bure Valley Path connect the town to the broader Norfolk countryside. Local governance and community activities are centred on the town, with several schools serving the population. The ward's economy combines local retail and services with commuter links to the broader Broadland and Norwich region.

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 qualifications or above
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
Terraced38£267,500
Detached50£379,250
Flats10£168,750
Semi-Detached41£295,000

10 years median price trend in Aylsham

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

All postcodes in Aylsham

NR116ES

Blofields Loke

NR105PJ

Allison Street

NR116BU

Penfold Street

NR116LG

Station Road

NR116WF

Breeze Avenue

NR116EQ

The Loke

NR116GJ

Jubilee Road

NR116ER

Red Lion Street

NR105QH

Buxton Road

NR116BE

Forster Way

NR105PT

Fengate

NR116DL

Jannys Close

NR116UR

Ethel Tipple Drive

NR116DX

Yaxleys Lane

NR116YB

Cottage End

NR116YF

Donthorn Court

NR116GS

Chapel Close

NR105QE

Kittles Lane

NR116HR

New Road

NR116TB

Wood Lane

NR116FL

Liz Jones Way

NR116JN

Holley Walk

NR116HW

Stuart Road

NR116AJ

Burgh Road

NR116HL

Bure Way

NR116PS

Blickling Road

NR116BJ

Rippingall Close

NR105PQ

Norwich Road

NR105PW

Pump Corner

NR116BQ

Forster Way

NR116AL

Oakfield Road

NR116FN

Palmerston Way

NR116FQ

Defiance Way

NR116TX

Spratts Green

NR116UA

Bure Valley Lane

NR116DY

Yaxleys Lane

NR105PH

Mill Road

NR116DF

Tuddenham Road

NR116TD

Hall Cottages

NR116NT

Hall Road

NR116UD

Norwich Road

NR116UJ

Woodgate

NR116PX

Aylsham

NR116XF

Wymer Drive

NR116QF

Irmingland Road

NR105PN

Norwich Road

NR116BA

Morton Road

NR116EZ

Rawlinsons Lane

NR116PT

Aylsham

NR105SH

Mermaid Close

NR116NJ

Aylsham

NR116HD

Petersons Lane

NR116LL

Knights Way

NR105RH

Aylsham

NR116UX

Hungate Lane

NR116UW

Cawston Road

NR116XD

Howard Way

NR116GL

Roman Way

NR116BN

Norwich Road

NR116PU

Moorgate

NR116JT

Scott Walk

NR116LN

Gale Gardens

NR116LF

Manor Court

NR116JG

Norwich Road

NR116DW

Partridge Road

NR116LZ

Mill Close

NR116UL

Sankence Lane

NR116JS

Crompton Road

NR116FF

Norwich Road

NR116EE

Cawston Road

NR116WG

Goulder Drive

NR105RQ

Little London Lane

NR116FY

Prospect Drive

NR105QZ

Meadow View Terrace

NR116NF

Blickling Road

NR116JY

Hungate Street

NR105PZ

Wathen Way

NR116ST

Mashs Row

NR116FP

Dove Gardens

NR116FW

Elizabeth Way

NR116LT

Reeds Lane

NR116JP

Jegon Close

NR116GZ

Wrights Close

NR116HF

Cromer Road

NR116GP

Prince Of Wales Drive

NR116JF

Soame Close

NR116HX

Millgate

NR116GD

Buckenham Road

NR116JR

Orchard Lane

NR116LX

Mill Pightle

NR116BP

Wrench Close

NR116BT

Holman Road

NR105RB

Church Lane

NR116GR

Aylsham

NR116NL

Blickling Road

NR116LA

Wade Close

NR116LW

Red Lion Yard

NR116HJ

Bure Way

NR116DS

Mill Road

NR116AB

The Street

Data Sources

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