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Gorleston North

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About

Gorleston North occupies the northern stretch of Gorleston-on-Sea seafront on the south side of the River Yare mouth. The shoreline here is a long sandy beach backed by a concrete sea wall and a promenade, with timber groynes running out into the sea at regular intervals. Near the western end a line of small beach huts and fishing shelters sits close to slipways used by local boats. The seafront contains cafes, fish and chip shops, and facilities for visitors and residents, and the coastline is crossed by paths that follow the shore.

Inland from the promenade the ward is a mix of residential streets, local shops, schools and community facilities. Roads radiate from the seafront toward housing estates and allotments, and regular bus services run along the main routes. Local councils maintain the sea defences and green spaces, and the area’s character is shaped by its function as a working coastline with seasonal leisure use as well as everyday local life.

Area overview

On average Gorleston North has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gorleston North is £38,351 per year. There are 5 schools in Gorleston North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gorleston North is home to around 7,925 people, with a population density of about 5,277.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gorleston North Population
7,925
Population density
5,277 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.15(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.24(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.09(+59%)
Shoplifting
8.33(+22%)
Public order
6.81(+33%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,355
92.8%
Other White
212
2.67%
Indian
97
1.22%
Other Asian
39
0.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.44%
Total population: 7,926

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,780
27.55%
Level 3 (A level)
1,132
17.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,034
16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,030
15.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
890
13.77%
Total 16+ residents: 6,461

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,065
28.46%
Social rents from council
997
26.64%
Owns with a mortgage
829
22.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
615
16.44%
Other social rented
127
3.39%
Total households: 3,742

Property prices in Gorleston North

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Gorleston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £495,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gorleston North 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 Gorleston North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached26£190,000
Terraced44£152,500
Detached15£280,000
Flats7£103,000

10 years median price trend in Gorleston North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorleston North.

All postcodes in Gorleston North

NR316PX

Riverside Road

NR318DW

Headington Close

NR318ER

Ash Green

NR316RU

Blackwall Reach

NR318BB

The Pastures

NR318AY

Carnation Way

NR316GD

Dock Tavern Lane

NR318DU

Shrublands Way

NR317DJ

Kings Road

NR318LD

Catalpa Way

NR316LH

Cross Road

NR318LT

Crab Lane

NR318DZ

Magnolia Green

NR318LS

Kalmia Green

NR317AA

Magdalen Way

NR317QJ

University Crescent

NR318ET

Hawthorn Road

NR318AL

Beccles Road

NR318BZ

Beccles Road

NR318BJ

Sunflower Close

NR318LL

Lime Way

NR316NU

Church Road

NR317BT

Worcester Way

NR318BT

Colomb Road

NR317PQ

Middleton Road

NR318EU

Cydonia Green

NR318DP

Crab Lane

NR318DX

Hornbeam Close

NR317DG

New College Close

NR317QR

St Hildas Crescent

NR318DL

Crab Lane

NR318AW

Lynn Grove

NR318RB

Elder Green

NR317BY

Magdalen Square

NR316LN

Church Road

NR317DH

Selwyn Road

NR317QB

St Catherines Way

NR317BQ

St Andrews

NR318DE

Beccles Road

NR318BF

Montague Terrace

NR310PR

Highfield Road

NR310QP

Manby Road

NR318EQ

Myrtle Court

NR316NL

Bull's Lane

NR318LP

Hazel Way

NR316LU

Recreation Close

NR318EX

Holly Way

NR318LJ

Heath Green

NR318AA

Almond Road

NR316QD

Trafalgar Road East

NR310PA

Addison Road

NR317QW

Lady Margarets Avenue

NR316NJ

St Andrews

NR310PQ

Manby Road

NR317BN

Magdalen Way

NR317BW

Magdalen Way

NR316LW

Church Road

NR318EY

Daphne Way

NR318AQ

Beccles Road

NR316NH

Da Volls Court

NR317BL

Church Lane

NR316NN

Church Road

NR316LT

St Andrews Road

NR317DD

Trinity Avenue

NR317BU

Stuart Close

NR316RG

High Street

NR310PP

Highfield Road

NR316RF

High Street

NR318LN

Erica Way

NR318AS

The Walk

NR318DT

Wallflower Close

NR318RE

Pine Green

NR310PW

Beccles Road

NR310QT

Westbourne Court

NR317QP

St Hildas Crescent

NR316PB

Garnham Road

NR318AD

Trafalgar Road West

NR316NR

Church Road

NR317QQ

University Crescent

NR318EB

Cherry Road

NR318EN

Almond Road

NR318BX

Beccles Road

NR318DA

Beccles Road

NR318AX

Burgh Road

Data Sources

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