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Southtown and Cobholm

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About

Southtown and Cobholm form a distinct ward on the western side of the River Yare, connected to Great Yarmouth's town centre by bridges. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside more modern developments. Its streets are arranged on a grid pattern, with local shops and services concentrated along the main roads. The riverfront provides views across to the port and industrial areas, defining its geographic separation.

The area is known for its close-knit community atmosphere and several local parks providing green space. Historically linked to the fishing and maritime industries, it retains a practical, working character. A notable local landmark is the distinctive Cobholm Mill, a former drainage windpump that stands as a reminder of the area's relationship with the low-lying marshland upon which it was built. Regular bus services connect the ward to the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Southtown and Cobholm has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southtown and Cobholm is £40,708 per year. There are 3 schools in Southtown and Cobholm: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southtown and Cobholm is home to around 5,687 people, with a population density of about 1,995.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southtown and Cobholm Population
5,687
Population density
1,995.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.27(+78%)
Shoplifting
21.28(+211%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.76(+180%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.88(+46%)
Other theft
15.47(+183%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,535
79.72%
Other White
669
11.76%
African
86
1.51%
Other
63
1.11%
White and Black African (mixed)
48
0.84%
Total population: 5,689

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,310
29.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
716
16.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
669
15.18%
Level 3 (A level)
639
14.5%
Level 4 qualifications or above
632
14.34%
Total 16+ residents: 4,408

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
882
36.03%
Owns with a mortgage
550
22.47%
Owns outright
531
21.69%
Social rents from council
219
8.95%
Other social rented
214
8.74%
Total households: 2,448

Property prices in Southtown and Cobholm

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £155K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £153 per square foot) in Southtown and Cobholm area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £360,400.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southtown and Cobholm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£198,750£197
Semi-Detached4£156,250£195
Terraced49£138,000£147
Flats3£110,000£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southtown and Cobholm

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southtown and Cobholm.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£87,500£107,498
2017£75,000£143,000£105,500
2018£58,000£136,000£103,000
2019£56,000£169,000£110,000
2020£100,000£160,500£116,000
2021£90,000£160,000£126,000
2022£113,000£163,000£140,000
2023£140,000£210,000£122,500
2024£107,500£147,000£138,000
2025£115,000£155,000£139,000
2026£77,500£126,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southtown and Cobholm.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southtown and Cobholm.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£105£110
2017£140£126£116
2018£104£108£113
2019£181£155£124
2020£219£197£124
2021£150£211£142
2022£146£166£149
2023£283£238£154
2024£175£140£151
2025£206£206£153
2026£186£148
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southtown and Cobholm.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Southtown and Cobholm in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Southtown and Cobholm

Is Southtown and Cobholm safe?

Southtown and Cobholm records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Southtown and Cobholm?

The median sale price in Southtown and Cobholm is £140,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Southtown and Cobholm?

Southtown and Cobholm has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Southtown and Cobholm?

Southtown and Cobholm scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Southtown and Cobholm sits around rank 3,417 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Southtown and Cobholm?

The average household income in Southtown and Cobholm is around £40,708 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Southtown and Cobholm?

Southtown and Cobholm is represented by 2 elected councillors: Jennifer Constance Newcombe (Labour Party) and Paula Waters-Bunn (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Southtown and Cobholm

NR310BU

Cobholm Road

NR310NP

Southtown and Cobholm

NR310AY

Acle New Road

NR310DS

Plevna Terrace

NR310LT

Morton Peto Road

NR310HJ

Tamworth Lane

NR310DE

Lucas Road

NR310BA

Mill Road

NR310DN

Thamesfield Way

NR310DH

Pasteur Retail Park

NR310EB

Lichfield Road

NR310LE

Queen Annes Road

NR310QJ

Anchor Court

NR310LB

Waveney Road

NR310JL

Harfrey's Road

NR310AG

Crittens Road

NR310DZ

Albany Road

NR310AU

Tyrrell's Road

NR310NL

Gapton Hall Road

NR310JR

Southtown Road

NR310BQ

Gatacre Road

NR310BH

Olive Road

NR310JJ

Southtown Road

NR310AD

Lady Haven Road

NR310DG

Coronation Green

NR310DD

Empress Road

NR310BJ

Limetree Court

NR310HF

Lady Haven Mews

NR310JZ

Southtown Road

NR310EG

Anson Road

NR310DF

Austin Road

NR310QS

Beavans Court

NR310ET

Albany Road

NR310EE

Albany Road

NR310JT

Admirals Quay

NR310DW

Pasteur Road

NR310LS

Harfreys Road

NR310EY

Anson Road

NR310BW

Coronation Road

NR310FE

Austin Road

NR310DA

Granville Road

NR310ER

Suffolk Road

NR310FL

Southtown and Cobholm

NR310AJ

Breydon Road

NR310DT

Southtown Road

NR310LP

St Marys Lane

NR310JS

Anchor Court

NR310HA

Stafford Road

NR310HN

Crome Drive

NR310EF

Albany Close

NR310BX

Century Road

NR310HT

Queens Place

NR310EL

Wolseley Road

NR310HY

Haven Bridge

NR310HW

Heritage Mews

NR310FB

Southtown and Cobholm

NR310JX

Southtown Road

NR310GB

Mitchell Drive

NR310HH

Bright Close

NR310BT

Isaacs Road

NR310QU

Cromwell Court

NR310JW

Turnpike Close

NR310AQ

Stone Road

NR310JB

Southtown Road

NR310BY

Granville Road

NR310BZ

Granville Road

NR310EQ

Lichfield Road

NR310FF

Love Lane

NR310BF

Breydon Road

NR310DB

Empress Road

NR310BS

Century Road

NR310BG

Cobholm Close

NR310JY

Boundary Road

NR310HD

Ladbrooke Road

NR310DL

High Mill Road

NR310AL

Breydon Road

NR310LN

Suffolk Road

NR310FG

Rumbold Close

NR310DP

Portland Court

NR310JU

Tollgate Road

NR310HZ

Mill Road

NR310BE

Dolman Close

NR310EJ

Wolseley Road

NR310LF

Southtown Road

NR310LD

Cromwell Road

NR310BL

Winifred Road

NR310FD

Lucas Road

NR310DU

Southtown Road

NR310BB

Mill Road

NR310DR

Framlingham Close

NR310EU

Albany Road

NR310LX

Bessemer Way

NR310AT

Mission Road

NR310FH

Suffolk Road

NR310LZ

Back Lane

NR310BP

Marsh Road

NR310JN

Portland Lane

NR310HR

Vincent Close

NR310ED

Lichfield Road

NR310HP

Steam Mill Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.