School Road

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England

Residential 🏘 Mixed character 🚌 Well-connected Risk: High 🚀 Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £90,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 296% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

📈
Best fit: Investors Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 296% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£90,000).

👪 Families
Below Average

Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

💼 Young Professionals
Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 296% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£90,000).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Poor

Safety (15), environment (35), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £90,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

36
Liveability Score
Top 83% in Great Yarmouth Top 98% nationally
High confidence Based on 5 data sources, 25 transactions

Things You Should Know

🚨
High Crime Area

Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

🌊
Flood Zone 3

High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.

👪
Weak family fundamentals

Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

School Road is located in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 1342 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 619 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 196m away. The median property price is £90,000, with exceptional growth of 296% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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 36 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (35)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Poor (25)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£90,000
Median Price
25
Transactions (2014–2024)
+295.8%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Transport Links

Great Yarmouth Rail Station rail_station 196m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
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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.