Compare Norwich against St Albans

See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Norwich and St Albans.

Population comparison

Population for Norwich
142,177
Population for St Albans
149,317
Difference
-7,140
Percentage Difference
-4.9%

People in employment comparison

# People Employed in Norwich
63,565 (64.0%)
# People Employed in St Albans
69,645 (76.9%)
Difference
63,565
Percentage Difference
-9.13%

People inactive comparison

# People Inactive in Norwich
30,420 (30.6%)
# People Inactive in St Albans
18,045 (19.9%)
Difference
30,420
Percentage Difference
51.07%

Unemployment comparison

# People unemployed in Norwich
5,265 (5.3%)
# People unemployed in St Albans
2,910 (3.2%)
Difference
5,265
Percentage Difference
57.61%

Comparing crimes by type for Norwich and St Albans

Showing crimes from this year (2024). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.

Crime Statistics

See how Norwich and St Albans compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.

Crime Type Crimes in Norwich Crimes in St Albans Difference % Difference
Anti-social behaviour 242 0 +242 + 200%
Bicycle theft 26 0 +26 + 200%
Burglary 38 0 +38 + 200%
Criminal damage and arson 125 0 +125 + 200%
Drugs 33 0 +33 + 200%
Other crime 36 0 +36 + 200%
Other theft 77 0 +77 + 200%
Possession of weapons 14 0 +14 + 200%
Public order 112 0 +112 + 200%
Robbery 12 0 +12 + 200%
Shoplifting 151 0 +151 + 200%
Theft from the person 12 0 +12 + 200%
Vehicle crime 33 0 +33 + 200%
Violence and sexual offences 586 0 +586 + 200%

Compare crime rate by type for Norwich and St Albans from 2020 to 2024

Use the list to compare crimes in Norwich and St Albans.

Compare Property prices over time for Norwich and St Albans

Showing crimes from 2010 up until August 2024. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.

Housing Statistics

View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.

Year Avg. Detached Price Avg. Semi-Detached Price Avg. Terraced Price Avg. Flat Price
2023 £479,626.71 / £1,202,216.61 £295,445.75 / £730,799.69 £265,973.85 / £532,755.84 £163,453.39 / £327,056.38
2022 £460,596.82 / £1,173,374.85 £282,699.75 / £711,383.52 £255,540.33 / £520,389.55 £157,344.13 / £320,771.63
2021 £415,286.59 / £1,080,336.40 £254,439.55 / £656,116.57 £231,230.73 / £484,954.27 £147,413.03 / £308,333.87
2020 £386,460.04 / £988,227.79 £238,188.91 / £607,707.07 £216,602.90 / £450,830.10 £141,714.25 / £296,155.18
2019 £382,097.52 / £953,514.70 £234,949.74 / £589,200.78 £213,258.91 / £438,288.59 £143,303.05 / £295,070.03
2018 £376,752.75 / £980,924.79 £230,867.18 / £605,241.79 £210,456.92 / £451,401.86 £143,401.85 / £307,867.11
2017 £363,267.91 / £980,677.55 £221,612.57 / £602,402.04 £203,169.25 / £452,622.79 £140,896.08 / £314,854.79
2016 £347,757.50 / £944,120.56 £212,791.45 / £581,270.28 £195,145.93 / £437,200.99 £133,269.29 / £298,895.11
2015 £319,203.54 / £850,108.31 £195,783.81 / £521,310.52 £180,430.09 / £392,438.33 £122,920.04 / £267,274.36
2014 £299,120.19 / £764,944.56 £184,089.29 / £467,562.32 £170,573.12 / £353,228.99 £115,945.39 / £241,486.47
2013 £273,854.22 / £692,584.80 £167,583.05 / £419,548.43 £156,473.40 / £316,799.95 £106,196.39 / £215,714.32
2012 £264,118.75 / £668,643.39 £161,922.90 / £405,635.11 £151,074.46 / £305,585.42 £104,012.91 / £210,688.42
2011 £256,907.39 / £654,552.64 £155,533.03 / £391,525.47 £145,039.40 / £292,494.22 £101,340.38 / £205,026.98
2010 £256,834.90 / £628,177.08 £156,876.25 / £380,303.66 £146,938.09 / £286,185.14 £102,579.12 / £201,932.98
Number of Jobs (thousands)
41k vs 52k
Median Salary
£25,802 vs £36,416
Annual Percentage Change
2.5% vs -1.9%
Mean Salary
£29,927 vs £56,468

See how Norwich compares to other areas in East

Industry Norwich Count St Albans Count Difference % Difference
Agriculture 35 70 -35 -66.67%
Production 235 285 -50 -19.23%
Construction 470 965 -495 -68.99%
Motor Trades 170 135 +35 + 22.95%
Wholesale 145 335 -190 -79.17%
Retail 510 585 -75 -13.7%
Transport 330 165 +165 + 66.67%
Accommodation Food 460 360 +100 + 24.39%
Information Comms 355 1,075 -720 -100.7%
Finance Insurance 110 190 -80 -53.33%
Property 210 325 -115 -42.99%
Professional Scientific Technical 800 2,270 -1,470 -95.77%
Business Admin 360 845 -485 -80.5%
Public Admin Defence 5 10 -5 -66.67%
Education 105 185 -80 -55.17%
Health 280 335 -55 -17.89%
Arts Entertainment 395 540 -145 -31.02%