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Southtown & Cobholm

England / East of England / Great Yarmouth / Southtown & Cobholm

About

Southtown & Cobholm is a residential area located on the western side of Great Yarmouth, across the River Yare. The area is primarily made up of terraced housing, with some local shops and amenities serving the community. Southtown Road acts as the main thoroughfare, connecting the area to the town centre via the Haven Bridge. Cobholm is a smaller, more compact neighborhood within Southtown, known for its tight-knit community and historic ties to the fishing industry.

The area has a mix of older and newer housing, with some pockets of green space like the South Denes playing fields. Industrial sites and warehouses can be found along the riverfront, reflecting the area's working-class roots. Public transport links provide access to Great Yarmouth’s seafront and broader Norfolk region. While quieter than the tourist-heavy parts of town, Southtown & Cobholm retains a distinct local character shaped by its riverside location and maritime history.

Area overview

On average Southtown & Cobholm has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Southtown & Cobholm is £33,600 per year. There are 4 schools in Southtown & Cobholm: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

144

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

22.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Southtown & Cobholm Population

7,155

Population density

2,140.8 per km²

Demographics

British

5,882

82.21%

Other White

727

10.16%

African

1.27%

Other

0.92%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.91%

Total population: 7,155

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

978

31.41%

Owns outright

726

23.31%

Owns with a mortgage

692

22.22%

Social rents from council

404

12.97%

Other social rented

244

7.84%

Total households: 3,114

Property prices in Southtown & Cobholm

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £141,000 in Southtown & Cobholm area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £400,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£205,000	£124,400	£168,000	£260,000	£368,000
Flats	8	£108,750	£52,625	£59,375	£116,250	£126,500
Semi-Detached	7	£190,000	£113,350	£149,750	£244,000	£283,400
Terraced	68	£140,000	£86,150	£117,875	£167,750	£208,250

10 years price trend in Southtown & Cobholm

All postcodes in Southtown & Cobholm

NR310JY

Boundary Road

NR310PT

Beccles Road

NR310BP

Coronation Green

NR310BQ

Gatacre Road

NR310BY

Granville Road

NR310DA

Granville Road

NR310DP

Portland Court

NR310FA

Jervis Close

NR310JJ

Ferry Lane

NR318BE

Broadland Close

NR310AU

Tyrrell's Road

NR310DH

Back Lane

NR310LF

Beccles Road

NR310LJ

Beccles Road

NR310DU

Sefton Lane

NR310GB

Jones (Gc) Way

NR310HS

Mill Road

NR310LX

Bessemer Way

NR310QB

Manor Road

NR310QH

Hingley Close

NR310AL

Breydon Road

NR310AY

Acle New Road

NR310BB

Mill Road

NR310DB

Empress Road

NR310FJ

Sefton Lane

NR310HT

Mill Road

NR318BD

Burgh Road

NR310ED

Lichfield Road

NR310EJ

Tamworth Lane

NR310EU

Albany Road

NR310HU

Mill Road

NR310QN

Common Road

NR310AT

Mission Road

NR310BF

Breydon Road

NR310DJ

Gatacre Road

NR310DT

Sefton Lane

NR310EE

Albany Close

NR310EY

Anson Road

NR310GA

Jones (Gc) Way

NR310LD

Cromwell Road

NR310LY

Boundary Road

NR318TJ

Castle Green

NR310AR

Mission Road

NR310BZ

Empress Road

NR310DF

Austin Road

NR310DN

Boundary Road

NR310JT

Admirals Quay

NR310QJ

Anchor Court

NR310QL

Alpha Road

NR310AS

Southtown & Cobholm

NR310QF

Common Road

NR310QG

Beccles Road

NR310AA

Cobholm Road

NR310HJ

Tamworth Lane

NR310LT

Brinell Way

NR310LW

Boundary Road

NR310DL

Gapton Hall Road

NR310FF

Love Lane

NR310LB

Waveney Road

NR310LG

Alpha Road

NR310LN

Queen Anne's Road

NR310BW

Coronation Road

NR310DQ

Coronation Green

NR310EQ

Jervis Close

NR310GW

Malthouse Lane

NR310HP

Steam Mill Lane

NR310JL

Harfrey's Road

NR310PE

Ferry Hill

NR310QU

Cromwell Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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