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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 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. The median sale price in Aylsham is £320,000 (around £315 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £232,000 and £382,500. There are 4 schools in Aylsham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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

Median price: £320,000
Price per sq ft: £315
Sales (last 12 months): 157
Typical range (middle 50%): £232K – £383K

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Aylsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,350,000.

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
Detached66£375,000£320
Semi-Detached51£292,000£328
Terraced29£237,500£293
Flats11£170,000£267

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£376,000£167,500£285,000£270,000
2026£390,000£175,000£276,000£237,500
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£319£278£341£293
2026£323£252£321£293
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Broadland district.

Band A£1,625
Band B£1,896
Band C£2,167
Band D£2,438
Band E£2,980
Band F£3,521
Band G£4,063
Band H£4,876

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Aylsham ward.

Local councillors

Abu Miah

Aylsham - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Steve Riley

Aylsham - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Sue Catchpole

Aylsham - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats