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About

Magdalen ward covers the central and northern section of Great Yarmouth's town centre, characterised by a dense grid of residential streets. The area includes the historic market place and the main shopping thoroughfares. Housing is predominantly Victorian and Edwardian terraces, with some later infill. The ward is bounded by the River Yare to the south and North Denes to the east.

A notable landmark is the town's Victorian Town Hall, situated within the ward. The area functions as the primary commercial and civic heart of the borough. Residential life here is closely integrated with the central business functions, with local amenities and services readily accessible to inhabitants. The street pattern and building fabric reflect the town's development during its peak as a fishing and seaside resort.

Area overview

On average Magdalen has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Magdalen is £43,278 per year. There are 2 schools in Magdalen: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Magdalen is home to around 7,418 people, with a population density of about 4,376.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Magdalen Population
7,418
Population density
4,376.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.45(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.84(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.17(+44%)
Public order
6.07(+19%)
Other theft
4.45(-19%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,599
88.94%
Indian
222
2.99%
Other White
213
2.87%
Other Asian
110
1.48%
African
37
0.5%
Total population: 7,420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,590
26.89%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,124
19.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
931
15.74%
Level 3 (A level)
900
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
821
13.88%
Total 16+ residents: 5,914

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
854
27.59%
Owns outright
844
27.27%
Owns with a mortgage
715
23.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
296
9.56%
Other social rented
266
8.59%
Total households: 3,095

Property prices in Magdalen

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 in Magdalen area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,500 up to £755,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Magdalen 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 Magdalen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached19£212,500
Detached9£292,500
Flats2£94,750
Terraced40£183,500

10 years median price trend in Magdalen

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

All postcodes in Magdalen

NR317NT

Wadham Close

NR317LE

St Annes Crescent

NR317JQ

Sheldonian Court

NR317ET

Oxford Avenue

NR316SU

Wedgewood Court

NR316ET

Leman Road

NR317HL

Potters Field

NR316DF

Leman Road

NR317BZ

Magdalen Square

NR316JB

Middlestone Close

NR316SY

Bridge Road

NR317EQ

Brasenose Avenue

NR317JH

Oriel Avenue

NR317ES

Oxford Avenue

NR316EW

Hewett Close

NR317NQ

St Hughs Green

NR317NX

Wadham Road

NR317JW

Girton Road

NR317HG

Granta Way

NR317QY

Pound Lane

NR316SF

Bridgford Close

NR317PW

Poplar Avenue

NR317HA

Edinburgh Avenue

NR317PS

Elmgrove Road

NR317PZ

Peterhouse Avenue

NR317LG

Pembroke Avenue

NR317NR

Wadham Road

NR317EJ

Brasenose Avenue

NR317DY

Gresham Close

NR317PJ

Middleton Road

NR317DR

Seawake Close

NR317EF

St Peters Avenue

NR317NA

Keble Road

NR317PH

Middleton Road

NR317EZ

Edinburgh Avenue

NR317JN

Oriel Way

NR317PU

Middleton Road

NR316DD

Leman Road

NR317NP

Somerville Avenue

NR317NG

St Hughs Green

NR317LL

Nuffield Crescent

NR317LH

Hertford Way

NR317NE

St Edmund Close

NR317NZ

Spens Avenue

NR317LP

Nuffield Crescent

NR317HE

Edinburgh Avenue

NR317JX

Newnham Green

NR317EH

Brasenose Avenue

NR316SX

Lowestoft Road

NR316SE

Masquers Close

NR317DA

Magdalen Way

NR317NY

Emmanuel Avenue

NR317HH

Durham Avenue

NR317JL

Oriel Avenue

NR317EA

Gresham Close

NR317JJ

Oriel Avenue

NR317PN

Middleton Road

NR317LJ

Hertford Way

NR317LZ

Fastolff Avenue

NR317JU

Gonville Road

NR317JZ

St Johns Avenue

NR317PY

Middleton Road

NR317EE

Brasenose Avenue

NR317NU

Clare Avenue

NR317PB

Emmanuel Avenue

NR317DZ

Crow Hall Green

NR316LA

Brasenose Avenue

NR317PA

Isis Close

NR316JD

Lowestoft Road

NR317EG

Cherwell Way

NR317EY

Cambridge Way

NR317NN

Queens Crescent

NR317EU

Oxford Avenue

NR317EB

Brasenose Avenue

NR317QZ

Russell Avenue

NR317JY

Hertford Way

NR317JR

Brasenose Avenue

NR317PX

Middleton Road

NR317DX

Brasenose Avenue

NR316SS

Lowestoft Road

NR317PT

Middleton Road

NR317LT

Gloucester Avenue

NR316SR

Lowestoft Road

NR317LU

Connaught Avenue

NR316JE

Lowestoft Road

NR317LB

St Annes Crescent

NR317PG

Middleton Road

NR317EL

Brasenose Avenue

NR317LF

St Annes Crescent

NR317ND

Fastolff Avenue

NR317QX

Pound Lane

NR317DB

Magdalen Way

NR316ST

Elmhurst Close

NR317LY

St Benets Road

NR316DB

Deborah Road

NR317LR

Robinson Close

NR316DE

Leman Road

NR317PL

Elm Avenue

NR317ER

Oxford Avenue

NR317NF

Fastolff Avenue

Data Sources

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