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Gorleston South & Beach

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About

Gorleston South & Beach occupies the southern edge of Great Yarmouth, centred on a wide, gently curving sandy bay. The area is defined by its expansive esplanade, which overlooks the beach and the mouth of the River Yare. A long pier extends from the southern end, offering views across the water towards the port facilities. The green space of the Links provides a buffer between the residential streets and the coastline.

The beach itself is notably wide at low tide, creating a broad stretch of sand popular for walking and family recreation. The area functions as a quieter coastal suburb, with local amenities serving the community. The Pavilion Theatre, a prominent seafront building, hosts a variety of performances and events throughout the year.

Area overview

On average Gorleston South & Beach has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gorleston South & Beach is £48,015 per year. There are 3 schools in Gorleston South & Beach: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gorleston South & Beach is home to around 8,506 people, with a population density of about 3,394.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gorleston South & Beach Population
8,506
Population density
3,394.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.34(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.4(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.58(+35%)
Shoplifting
8.23(+20%)
Public order
5.41(+6%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,615
89.57%
Other White
262
3.08%
Indian
200
2.35%
Other Asian
92
1.08%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
45
0.53%
Total population: 8,502

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,737
24.33%
No qualifications
1,479
20.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,160
16.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,149
16.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
902
12.63%
Total 16+ residents: 7,139

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,540
40.45%
Owns with a mortgage
979
25.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
900
23.64%
Social rents from council
196
5.15%
Other forms of private rent
97
2.55%
Total households: 3,807

Property prices in Gorleston South & Beach

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £216,300 in Gorleston South & Beach area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £1,180,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gorleston South & Beach 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 South & Beach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£111,500
Terraced51£166,500
Detached46£427,500
Semi-Detached23£216,300

10 years median price trend in Gorleston South & Beach

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorleston South & Beach.

All postcodes in Gorleston South & Beach

NR317AB

Middleton Road

NR316PW

Bells Marsh Road

NR316AW

South Road

NR316LR

Church Road

Data Sources

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