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Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) vs Gorleston-on-Sea

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Gorleston On Sea offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Gorleston On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradwell (great Yarmouth) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)

£292,289

Gorleston-on-Sea

£224,990

Crime Rate

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)

97.1

Gorleston-on-Sea

96.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)

100.0%

Gorleston-on-Sea

85.7%

Avg Download Speed

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)

452.8

Gorleston-on-Sea

452.8

EPC Rating

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)

68.9

Gorleston-on-Sea

68.9

Median Income

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)

£30,448

Gorleston-on-Sea

£30,448

Buyers will find Gorleston On Sea more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £224,990 versus £292,289 in Bradwell (great Yarmouth). The most affordable entry point in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) is a flat at £168,000, while in Gorleston On Sea it is a flat at £124,287.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) (£168,000 vs £124,287).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bradwell (great Yarmouth) prices grew faster — 45% vs 43%.

Crime is lower in Gorleston On Sea (96.9 per 1,000) compared to Bradwell (great Yarmouth) (97.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) is violent-crime, while in Gorleston On Sea it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Bradwell (great Yarmouth): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85.7% in Gorleston On Sea.

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Gorleston-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown

85.7% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBradwell (Great Yarmouth)Gorleston-on-Sea
Total Schools49
Primary37
Secondary12
% Top two bands100%85.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) enjoy 452.8 Mbps on average, while Gorleston On Sea lags behind at 452.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and 97.8% in Gorleston On Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 89% in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and 89% in Gorleston On Sea.

Bradwell (great Yarmouth) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (453 vs 453 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) is band C (score 68.9), ahead of Gorleston On Sea's band C (score 68.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,286 in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and £1,286 in Gorleston On Sea. 58.5% of homes in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Gorleston On Sea.

Bradwell (great Yarmouth) has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Bradwell (great Yarmouth) has a population of 11,632 while Gorleston On Sea has 24,474. Median household income is £30,448.3 in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and £30,448.3 in Gorleston On Sea. The median age is 47.7 in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and 47.7 in Gorleston On Sea. Employment rates stand at 53% in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and 53% in Gorleston On Sea.

IndicatorBradwell (Great Yarmouth)Gorleston-on-Sea
Population11,63224,474
Median Age47.747.7
Median Household Income£30,448.3£30,448.3
Employment Rate53%53%
Owner Occupied67.9%67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified25.9%25.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and Gorleston On Sea?
Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and Gorleston On Sea are approximately 1.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bradwell (great Yarmouth) or Gorleston On Sea?
Gorleston On Sea is cheaper, with an average house price of £224,990.
Is Bradwell (great Yarmouth) or Gorleston On Sea safer?
Gorleston On Sea has the lower crime rate at 96.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bradwell (great Yarmouth) or Gorleston On Sea?
Bradwell (great Yarmouth) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bradwell (great Yarmouth) or Gorleston On Sea?
Bradwell (great Yarmouth) has faster average broadband at 452.8 Mbps.

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