Trafalgar Square

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England

Local high street Local high street, car-reliant Car-dependent Risk: Medium Medium confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for families (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: First-time BuyersFair

Good entry point at £103,500, but transport (10) means car needed and safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

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
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 10, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £103,500, but transport (10) means car needed and safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

40
Liveability Score
Top 61% in Great YarmouthTop 91% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 4 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

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

Car-dependent

Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.

Weak family fundamentals

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

Weak transport upside

Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Trafalgar Square is located in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 657 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 376 violent offences were recorded (57% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), bar (1), and pub (1). The closest is Donut Hut (fast food, 11m). The nearest public transport is 1,284m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £103,500, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 355m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (10)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (35)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Fair (50)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£103,500
Median Price
4
Transactions (2014–2024)
+8.0%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling

⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.

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

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Nearby Amenities

Donut Hut11m (0.1 min walk)
Chargrilled Burgers15m (0.2 min walk)
Silver Sands Fish & Chips18m (0.2 min walk)
Merlin's30m (0.4 min walk)
Flame House62m (0.8 min walk)
Caesars Bar77m (1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Trafalgar Square, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (2)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Great Yarmouth Rail Station rail_station1284m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
70% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.