Town Pop. 8,939

Living in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth): Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) comes out at 60/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 62/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 48/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 7 places in the NR31 postcode district. The NR31 district averages 54/100, putting Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) 6 points above its own postcode area. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR31 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
79.5 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 304 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 104 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 73 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Burglary 44 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Shoplifting 39 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 147 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 33 crimes
  2. 2 Kingfisher Close 28 crimes
  3. 3 Wagtail Close 25 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
71
Green Space 20
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
52
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 20 within 4km
7Good1Requires Improvement3Ungraded
  • Edward Worlledge Ormiston AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lynn Grove AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ormiston Herman AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Peterhouse CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Woodlands Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wroughton Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wroughton Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Hillside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Homefield VC CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
36
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department19.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital19.8 mi
Ipswich Hospital40.9 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Beaches Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,871 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Great Yarmouth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 226 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed3.3%Retired29.7%Student3.1%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.7%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary35.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.2%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership76.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
62
Great Yarmouth 2.4 mi
Berney Arms 3 mi
Haddiscoe 4.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
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 £253,500 76
Detached £315,000 33
Semi-detached £230,000 24
Terraced £205,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£163k £227k £292k £356k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Gorleston-on-Sea 57 1.0 mi away ⇄
Burgh Castle 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Belton (Great Yarmouth) 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Great Yarmouth 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hopton on Sea 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Blundeston 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
St Olaves 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Corton 55 4.9 mi away ⇄
Caister-on-Sea 48 5.1 mi away ⇄
Halvergate 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
Reedham 40 5.8 mi away ⇄
Haddiscoe 33 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)?

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 711 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)?

Among the top-rated schools in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) are Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy, Lynn Grove Academy and Ormiston Herman Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) in total.

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

The current median house price in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) is £253,500, around 11% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £315,000, semi-detached £230,000, terraced £205,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 76 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) in context

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Postcode districts in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)

NR31 54 ⇄

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