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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.

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.