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About

Gorleston ward lies on the southern bank of the River Yare, directly opposite Great Yarmouth's town centre. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern housing developments. Its economy has traditional links to the port and maritime services, though it now also serves as a commuter base for the wider borough. The ward includes the southern approaches to the Haven Bridge, a key transport link across the river.

The ward's defining feature is its expansive, sandy south-facing beach, which is notably wider and gentler than the one across the estuary. A long esplanade and the grassy Gorleston Cliffs provide open recreational space overlooking the North Sea. The area is anchored by the lifeboat station, one of the busiest in the country, reflecting its ongoing maritime character. Inland, the streets centre around the High Street, which provides local shopping and services.

Area overview

On average Gorleston has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gorleston is £48,015 per year. There are 2 schools in Gorleston: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gorleston is home to around 5,289 people, with a population density of about 2,802.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gorleston Population
5,289
Population density
2,802.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.69(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.45(-18%)
Burglary
5.86(+111%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.92(-23%)
Other theft
3.21(-41%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,679
88.45%
Other White
171
3.23%
Indian
169
3.19%
Other Asian
76
1.44%
African
30
0.57%
Total population: 5,290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,249
27.87%
No qualifications
860
19.19%
Level 3 (A level)
715
15.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
696
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
518
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 4,481

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,049
44.54%
Owns with a mortgage
607
25.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
510
21.66%
Other social rented
73
3.1%
Social rents from council
56
2.38%
Total households: 2,355

Property prices in Gorleston

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Gorleston 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached6£231,750
Detached44£427,500
Flats9£100,000
Terraced22£185,000

10 years median price trend in Gorleston

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

All postcodes in Gorleston

NR316EB

Waunci Crescent

NR316TQ

Mariners Compass

NR316HF

Buxton Avenue

NR316JT

Warren Road

NR316JW

Lowestoft Road

NR316JP

Links Road

NR316DJ

Avondale Road

NR317RE

Banting Close

NR317RT

Baillie Close

NR316EF

Victoria Road

NR316FB

North Road

NR316TF

The Boulters

NR316AF

Bells Road

NR316DN

Avondale Road

NR316TN

Mariners Compass

NR316AT

Nelson Road

NR316DR

Clarence Road

NR316DS

Clarence Road

NR316TE

Half Moon

NR317RB

Jenner Road

NR316JN

Lowestoft Road

NR316TH

Humber Keel

NR316TB

Kennedy Avenue

NR317RP

Paget Crescent

NR316AU

Lower Cliff Road

NR316TT

Hanover Gardens

NR316HH

Bridge Road

NR316JX

Links Road

NR316EX

Marine Parade

NR316HB

Marine Close

NR316TL

South Garden

NR316HN

Bately Avenue

NR316EG

Bernard Road

NR316EE

Bendish Avenue

NR316TG

Old Fountain

NR317RR

Mackenzie Close

NR316HS

Arnott Avenue

NR316NF

Joshua Court

NR317RS

Douglas Close

NR316HD

Yallop Avenue

NR316TJ

Quay Angel

NR316EZ

Marine Parade

NR316EA

Victoria Road

NR316SW

Lowestoft Road

NR316HQ

Bridge Road

NR317BB

Excalibur Road

NR316HG

Buxton Avenue

NR316DW

Avondale Road

NR316EY

Marine Parade

NR316LB

Links Road

NR317RA

Galahad Road

NR317RD

Horsley Drive

NR319AQ

Woodfarm Lane

NR316DU

Marine Parade

NR316TR

Lawyer Corys

NR316DT

Clarence Road

NR316JY

Cliff Lane

NR316TW

The Mews

NR316HJ

Bately Avenue

NR317RH

Curie Drive

NR316AL

Upper Cliff Road

NR317RF

Carrel Road

NR316EP

Victoria Road

NR316AW

South Road

NR317RL

Salk Road

NR316HT

Youell Avenue

NR316AZ

Lower Cliff Road

NR316EJ

Park Road

NR316DY

Marine Parade

NR316AD

Springfield Road

NR317RJ

Jenner Road

NR316HE

Brett Avenue

NR316EQ

Cliff Avenue

NR316DH

Cliff Hill

NR316AQ

Bells Road

NR316SZ

Orde Avenue

NR316JH

Lowestoft Road

NR316HU

Newton Cross

NR316EL

Victoria Road

NR317RQ

Excalibur Road

NR316HW

Brett Avenue

NR316JL

Cliff Park Cottages

NR316AH

Upper Cliff Road

NR316AS

Nile Road

NR316TS

Mariners Compass

NR316AE

Springfield Road

NR316UT

Tudor Walk

NR316JS

The Fairway

NR316DZ

Gournay Avenue

NR316JJ

Lowestoft Road

NR316TP

Quay Ostend

NR316ED

Victoria Road

NR317RU

Galahad Road

NR316AG

Bells Road

NR316JU

Kennel Loke

NR316EH

Victoria Road

NR316JR

Links Road

NR319AL

Sidegate Road

NR317RG

Lister Close

NR316HL

Arnott Avenue

Data Sources

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