Town Pop. 3,142

Living in Belton (Great Yarmouth): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Belton (Great Yarmouth) scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Belton (Great Yarmouth) most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 48/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Belton (Great Yarmouth) places 4th of 7 in the NR31 postcode district. Belton (Great Yarmouth) is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 4/100 for healthcare, a 94-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 13 points below the NR31 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. For the surrounding area, see NR31 postcode district.

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Belton (Great Yarmouth) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 131 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 43 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 30 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sharmans Loke 42 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 30 crimes
  3. 3 Porter'S Loke 16 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
7
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
2Ungraded
  • Moorlands CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • UET Compass AcademyAlternative provision
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department18.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital18.3 mi
Ipswich Hospital39.7 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Beaches Medical Centre2.9 mi
GP capacity2,202 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Great Yarmouth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 72 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate50.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.4%Unemployed3.1%Retired31.8%Student2.7%Other inactive11.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.6%Skilled & technical38.4%Routine & elementary32%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.9%Apprenticeship8.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership82.2%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Great Yarmouth · 2026-27
A £1,609
B £1,878
C £2,146
D £2,414
E £2,950
F £3,487
G £4,023
H £4,828
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Berney Arms 2 mi
Haddiscoe 3 mi
Somerleyton 3.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 24
Semi-detached £250,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£201k £245k £291k £335k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Burgh Castle 40 1.0 mi away ⇄
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) 60 1.9 mi away ⇄
Gorleston-on-Sea 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
St Olaves 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hopton on Sea 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Great Yarmouth 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Reedham 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Blundeston 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Haddiscoe 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Halvergate 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Freethorpe 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Thurlton 33 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Belton (Great Yarmouth) a nice place to live?

Belton (Great Yarmouth) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Belton (Great Yarmouth) is 41/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Belton (Great Yarmouth)?

Belton (Great Yarmouth) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 293 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Belton (Great Yarmouth)?

The current median house price in Belton (Great Yarmouth) is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £250,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Belton (Great Yarmouth)

NR31 54 ⇄

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