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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

NR116LB

Lancaster Gardens

NR117DF

Aylsham

NR116HE

Cromer Road

NR116BL

Layer Close

NR116TT

Fairfields Way

NR116EH

Market Place

NR116JE

Repton Close

NR116NW

Aylsham

NR116FG

Nelson Close

NR116UF

Dunkirk

NR116LD

Lancaster Gardens

NR116HZ

Mill Row

NR116LE

Manor Close

NR116LR

Drabblegate

NR116EF

Sapwell Close

NR116DR

Pound Lane

NR116GG

Hobart Lane

NR116TF

Aylsham Road

NR105PP

Croft Lane

NR116UB

Buxton Road

NR116DN

Holman Road

NR116AS

Burgh Road

NR116TZ

Bure Valley Lane

NR116GX

The Maltings

NR116GF

Muskett Way

NR116DP

Foxes Loke

NR116JJ

Norwich Road

NR116ET

Penfold Street

NR116NY

Shepherds Lane

NR116HA

St Michaels Close

NR116TG

Banningham Road

NR116FA

Hobart Lane

NR116FD

Richard Oakes Road

NR116AR

Burgh Road

NR116UY

The Staithe

NR116JA

Palmers Lane

NR116SZ

Shepheards Close

NR116JB

Sears Close

NR116GE

Buckenham Road

NR116HH

Town Lane

NR116JL

Copeman Road

NR116WH

Adey Close

NR116NE

Blickling Road

NR116HN

Stuart Road

NR116FS

Union Road

NR116UH

Cawston Road

NR116GN

Jenny Lind Close

NR116DU

Mill Road

NR116BF

Orchard Lane

NR116AN

Sir Williams Lane

NR116TN

Norwich Road

NR116SX

Wherry Loke

NR116JD

Buxton Road

NR116FX

Alexandra Road

NR116DB

Sandy Lane

NR116TE

Aylsham Road

NR116GH

Keymer Close

NR116BZ

Holman Road

NR116EB

Cawston Road

NR116LH

The Paddocks

NR116DA

Blickling Road

NR116GQ

Aegel Gardens

NR116DE

Tuddenham Road

NR116AH

Burgh Road

NR116EU

Church Terrace

NR116AP

Sir Williams Close

NR105SR

Norwich Road

NR116NZ

Aylsham

NR116DH

Purdy Way

NR116DD

Holman Close

NR116EG

Dyes Loke

NR116TR

Church Lane

NR105QF

Kittles Lane

NR105AE

High Street

NR116FT

Ernest Close

NR116EL

Market Place

NR116BS

Burgh Road

NR116DT

Swan Close

Data Sources

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