Burgh Road
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Reality check: At £210,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 12% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
Weak across environment (21), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 12% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (21), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£210,000) and connectivity (transport 20) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Prices grew 12% over 5 years, but environment scores only 21/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Environment score 21/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Burgh Road is located in Great Yarmouth, near Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk. Crime is around average for the area, with 94 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 48% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £210,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 72 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 347m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Burgh Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- BWell Health Club 686m · 9 min walk
- PureGym 1459m · 18 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Newberry Child Development Centre 1553m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Meadow Park 729m · 9 min walk
- Koolunga Gardens 1146m · 14 min walk
- Priory Gardens 1195m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Lynn Grove Academy 348m · 4 min walk
- Wroughton Junior Academy 441m · 6 min walk
- Wroughton Infant Academy 470m · 6 min walk
- St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School 1002m · 12 min walk
- Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy 1502m · 19 min walk
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.