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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 250 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

250

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Nelson Population

9,342

Population density

3,657.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

146.86(+372%)

Anti-social behaviour

45.49(+294%)

Criminal damage and arson

27.83(+334%)

Public order

19.7(+279%)

Other theft

18.41(+231%)

East of England average

Demographics

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

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

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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £116,000 in Nelson area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £370,000.

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 Nelson over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£333,750	£301,125	£315,625	£351,875	£366,375
Flats	15	£95,000	£52,000	£85,250	£121,000	£211,250
Semi-Detached	7	£172,000	£93,200	£117,500	£182,500	£243,100
Terraced	53	£120,000	£83,800	£100,000	£150,000	£188,500

10 years median price trend in Nelson

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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