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About

Nelson ward occupies the northernmost section of Great Yarmouth, defined by the North Sea to its east and the River Bure to its north. The area is primarily residential, with streets of terraced housing leading towards the coastal promenade. Its maritime character is evident in the historic fishermen's almshouses and the former curing works, remnants of the herring industry that once dominated the local economy. The ward's layout is linear, following the curve of the coastline.

The seafront here is dominated by the long, straight promenade and the Britannia Pier, a traditional entertainment venue hosting variety shows. Inland, the grid pattern of streets includes local shops and services catering to residents. The Marina Centre provides leisure facilities, while the sandy beach stretches the length of the ward. Nelson's boundary is sharply delineated by Haven Bridge, which crosses the river to the town centre.

Area overview

On average Nelson has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 245 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Nelson is £33,056 per year. There are 2 schools in Nelson: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Nelson is home to around 9,342 people, with a population density of about 3,657.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
245
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Nelson Population
9,342
Population density
3,657.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
140.55(+345%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.17(+290%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.4(+331%)
Other theft
19.59(+258%)
Public order
19.05(+272%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,379
68.29%
Other White
1,594
17.06%
African
356
3.81%
Other
250
2.68%
White and Black African (mixed)
148
1.58%
Total population: 9,341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,527
34.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,080
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,064
14.64%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,042
14.34%
Level 3 (A level)
789
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 7,266

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,700
40.89%
Social rents from council
989
23.79%
Owns outright
694
16.69%
Owns with a mortgage
384
9.24%
Other social rented
269
6.47%
Total households: 4,157

Property prices in Nelson

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £114,150 in Nelson area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £297,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Nelson 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 Nelson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached7£172,000
Detached2£233,750
Flats15£91,000
Terraced45£116,000

10 years median price trend in Nelson

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

All postcodes in Nelson

NR301RR

Regent Street

NR303BW

Alma Road

NR302FN

Marine Parade

NR303RB

Malakoff Close

NR302QF

Hall Plain

NR302PG

King Street

NR303JZ

Dagmar Mews

NR302PU

Howard Street South

NR302FH

Nelson Road Central

NR302PR

King Street

NR303HJ

Havelock Road

NR303HB

Alma Road

NR303BE

Grove Cottages

NR309SG

Hall Plain

NR309SB

Hall Plain

NR303BF

Portland Place

NR303LQ

Southgates Road

NR302PQ

King Street

NR302RA

South Quay

NR302HP

Exmouth Place

NR303NN

Battery Road

NR302HQ

Britannia Road

NR302SW

Nelson

NR302NE

York Road

NR302FR

Nelson

NR303QQ

Beevor Road

NR309SU

Hall Plain

NR303NB

Sutton Road

NR309SR

Hall Plain

NR303AP

Sultan Place

NR303HZ

Nelson Road South

NR303PJ

Admiralty Road

NR303LL

Southgates Road

NR302NW

Deneside

NR303JW

Kings Road

NR302JA

Nelson Road Central

NR302NP

Standard Place

NR309SQ

Hall Plain

NR302ES

Marine Parade

NR302EW

Marine Parade

NR309SE

Hall Plain

NR309SA

Hall Plain

NR303HW

Clarence Road

NR302FP

Dene Side

NR302PF

Howard Street South

NR303AB

Camden Road

NR302HF

Marlborough Terrace

NR309ST

Hall Plain

NR302PS

Howard Street South

NR302NQ

Lancaster Road

NR303AS

Queen's Road

NR303BX

Blackfriars Road

NR303AU

St Peters Road

NR302RY

Clarendon Close

NR302JP

Crown Road

NR309SW

Hall Plain

NR303AA

St Peters Road

NR302RT

Sidney Close

NR302HT

Nelson

NR303AD

Marine Parade

NR302FD

Alma Road

NR303DU

Barkis Road

NR303AE

Marine Parade

NR302LH

Rodney Road

NR302QZ

Yarmouth Way

NR303LA

Charles Street

NR302QL

Greyfriars Way

NR302HG

Apsley Road

NR303HU

West Street

NR302RS

Middlegate

NR302NY

King Street

NR302PA

King Street

NR303BU

Alma Road

NR303HF

Victoria Road

NR302LL

Foxes Passage

NR302HU

Albion Road

NR303ED

Barkis Road

NR303DG

Admiralty Road

NR302LG

Bath Hill Terrace

NR303EA

Peggotty Road

NR302LS

St Peters Plain

NR302PP

King Street

NR302FE

Oxborough Walk

NR309SJ

Hall Plain

NR303JD

Kimberley Terrace

NR303BZ

Blackfriars Road

NR303BY

Wellington Road

NR303JE

Brandon Terrace

NR302JZ

Lancaster Square

NR302LQ

Bath Hill

NR303QS

Fenner Road

NR302QX

South Quay

NR303AW

Wellington Road

NR303AG

Marine Parade

NR302QD

Hall Plain

NR302LU

Rodney Road

NR303JG

Marine Parade

NR303LD

South Quay

NR302HL

Deneside

NR302LY

Deneside

Data Sources

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