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Great Yarmouth

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About

Great Yarmouth is a coastal town in Norfolk, East of England, known for its long sandy beaches and historic seafront. The town has a rich maritime heritage, with landmarks like the Grade I-listed Britannia Pier and the Time and Tide Museum, which explores its fishing and shipbuilding past. The Golden Mile, a stretch of seafront attractions, offers amusement arcades, theatres, and traditional fish and chip shops.

The district includes the Norfolk Broads, a network of rivers and lakes popular for boating and wildlife spotting. Great Yarmouth’s town centre features a mix of Victorian architecture and modern retail spaces, while the historic rows—narrow medieval streets—add character. The area hosts annual events like the Maritime Festival, celebrating its nautical roots. With its blend of seaside leisure and cultural history, Great Yarmouth attracts visitors year-round.

Area overview

On average Great Yarmouth has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Great Yarmouth is £36,109 per year. There are 43 schools in Great Yarmouth: 30 primary (0 Outstanding and 26 Good) and 6 secondary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Yarmouth Population
99,745
Population density
572.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
88,663
88.89%
Other White
5,097
5.11%
African
857
0.86%
Indian
786
0.79%
Other Asian
719
0.72%
Total population: 99,750

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
16,978
38.11%
Owns with a mortgage
10,538
23.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
8,504
19.09%
Social rents from council
5,464
12.27%
Other social rented
1,749
3.93%
Total households: 44,545

Property prices in Great Yarmouth

Based on 1,319 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Great Yarmouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £23,000 up to £1,180,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached461£325,000
Flats57£105,000
Semi-Detached336£230,000
Terraced465£160,000

10 years median price trend in Great Yarmouth

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

All wards in Great Yarmouth

Bradwell North

Bradwell South and Hopton

Caister North

Caister South

Central and Northgate

Claydon

East Flegg

Fleggburgh

Gorleston

Lothingland

Magdalen

Nelson

Ormesby

Southtown and Cobholm

St Andrews

West Flegg

Yarmouth North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.