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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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Magdalen Population

7,418

Population density

4,376.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,599

88.94%

Indian

222

2.99%

Other White

213

2.87%

Other Asian

110

1.48%

African

0.5%

Total population: 7,420

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	19	£212,500	£154,500	£193,500	£228,750	£296,000
Detached	9	£292,500	£198,000	£245,000	£300,000	£612,000
Flats	2	£94,750	£90,025	£92,125	£97,375	£99,475
Terraced	40	£183,500	£122,375	£166,000	£202,500	£240,000

10 years median price trend in Magdalen

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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