Town Pop. 24,462

Living in Gorleston-on-Sea: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gorleston-on-Sea is 57/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 64/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 31/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the NR31 postcode district, Gorleston-on-Sea ranks 2nd. Broadband (91) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Gorleston-on-Sea in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see NR31 postcode district.

57
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Gorleston-on-Sea scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
52
101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,049 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 337 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 251 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Public order 174 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 145 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 518 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 118 crimes
  2. 2 Hospital 103 crimes
  3. 3 New College Close 46 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 9.6 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
69
Green Space 22
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools
54
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 19 within 4km
9Good1Requires Improvement3Ungraded
  • Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Lynn Grove AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ormiston Cliff Park Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    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
  • Stradbroke Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Woodlands Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wroughton Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wroughton Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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
53
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department20.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital20.6 mi
Ipswich Hospital40.6 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,055 patients per GP
5dentists7pharmacies

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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Great Yarmouth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 513 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
31
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed4%Retired25.4%Student3.6%Other inactive14.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.2%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary39%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)20%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership59.9%
Among the most-deprived 34% 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
64
Great Yarmouth 2.9 mi
Berney Arms 4 mi
Haddiscoe 5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Ample 15
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 25
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 17
Retail Shopping Ample 98
Takeaways Ample 23
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £187,500 169
Detached £362,500 37
Semi-detached £210,000 43
Terraced £170,000 77
Flat / Maisonette £100,750 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£105k £210k £318k £422k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) 60 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hopton on Sea 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Great Yarmouth 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Burgh Castle 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Belton (Great Yarmouth) 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Blundeston 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Corton 55 4.1 mi away ⇄
St Olaves 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Caister-on-Sea 48 5.6 mi away ⇄
Haddiscoe 33 6.2 mi away ⇄
Reedham 40 6.5 mi away ⇄
Halvergate 40 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorleston-on-Sea a nice place to live?

Gorleston-on-Sea is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Gorleston-on-Sea is 57/100, 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 Gorleston-on-Sea?

Gorleston-on-Sea has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 52/100. There were 2,474 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gorleston-on-Sea?

Among the top-rated schools in Gorleston-on-Sea are Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery, Lynn Grove Academy and Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Gorleston-on-Sea in total.

What are house prices like in Gorleston-on-Sea?

The current median house price in Gorleston-on-Sea is £187,500, around 34% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £362,500, semi-detached £210,000, terraced £170,000, flat £100,750. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 169 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Gorleston-on-Sea in context

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Postcode districts in Gorleston-on-Sea

NR31 54 ⇄

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