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Bradwell South and Hopton

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About

Bradwell South and Hopton form a primarily residential ward on the southern outskirts of Great Yarmouth. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates and bungalows, with local amenities centred around shopping parades serving the community. It functions as a suburb with direct road links into the town centre, providing a quieter alternative to the more densely populated urban core.

The landscape is largely flat, with residential streets extending towards agricultural land on its western edges. Hopton-on-Sea, bordering Norfolk and Suffolk, includes a stretch of coastline with a sandy beach and a well-known holiday park. This blend of settled suburbia and seasonal tourism defines the ward's character, with the beach offering a local recreational space distinct from the busier seafront to the north.

Area overview

On average Bradwell South and Hopton has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bradwell South and Hopton is £48,468 per year. There are 3 schools in Bradwell South and Hopton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bradwell South and Hopton is home to around 7,727 people, with a population density of about 776.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bradwell South and Hopton Population
7,727
Population density
776.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.38(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.09(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.18(-18%)
Public order
3.88(-24%)
Vehicle crime
3.49(-21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,343
95.06%
Other White
96
1.24%
Indian
53
0.69%
Other Asian
44
0.57%
African
28
0.36%
Total population: 7,725

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,481
23%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,275
19.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,219
18.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,067
16.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
716
11.12%
Total 16+ residents: 6,438

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,437
41.86%
Owns with a mortgage
1,206
35.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
318
9.26%
Social rents from council
216
6.29%
Other social rented
183
5.33%
Total households: 3,433

Property prices in Bradwell South and Hopton

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £328K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Bradwell South and Hopton area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bradwell South and Hopton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached60£340,000£301
Semi-Detached52£230,000£298
Terraced25£207,500£285

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bradwell South and Hopton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bradwell South and Hopton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244,975£167,000£152,950
2017£247,498£172,000£166,995
2018£245,000£172,500£154,995
2019£264,995£185,000£156,500
2020£260,000£192,000£167,500
2021£276,500£210,750£175,000
2022£325,000£240,000£201,000
2023£335,000£240,000£200,000
2024£332,000£237,500£209,375
2025£340,000£230,000£209,000
2026£321,250£220,000£205,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bradwell South and Hopton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bradwell South and Hopton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£215£201
2017£223£218£229
2018£235£235£229
2019£251£233£228
2020£247£249£232
2021£249£252£236
2022£296£311£291
2023£299£306£265
2024£307£314£296
2025£307£312£285
2026£298£280£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bradwell South and Hopton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bradwell South and Hopton in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.