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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
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
27.82(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.67(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.44(-15%)
Public order
3.36(-35%)
Other theft
3.11(-44%)
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%
White and Asian (mixed)
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

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Bradwell South and Hopton area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £662,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bradwell South and Hopton 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 Bradwell South and Hopton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached82£340,000
Semi-Detached57£240,000
Terraced16£209,500

10 years median price trend in Bradwell South and Hopton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bradwell South and Hopton.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.