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Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Great Yarmouth is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 63,434. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
63,434 Population 16,307/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,188 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,188 median income, 7.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$274,361 home value, $1,105/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population63,434
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density16,307/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,188
Per Capita$44,188
Unemployment7.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$274,361
Rent$1,105
Ownership62.1%
Housing Units25,374

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+34.2%

Community

Population63,434
Population Density16,307 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates52.6083°, 1.7305°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation35.5 inches (902 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$44,188
Median Age46.0 years

About Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 63,434. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Great Yarmouth has a population of 63,434 with a density of 16,307 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly White (6%), with 2.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93% of residents. 4.8% of the population are veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

63,434
Total Population
16,307
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above United Kingdom avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.0%
18% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 7.0%

Social Characteristics

Great Yarmouth vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Great Yarmouth is $44,188, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,188 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $850, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 127 business establishments, including 46 restaurants. 16.6% of workers work from home.

Income: Great Yarmouth vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,188
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,188
Avg Weekly Wage$850

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)127

Business (County)

Restaurants46
Healthcare15
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.6%
Public Transit4.7%
Work from Home16.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Great Yarmouth is $274,361, 3% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,105 (5% below the national average of $1,163). 62.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 25,374 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$274,361
3% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,105
5% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.1%
Owner-Occupied62.1%
Renter-Occupied37.9%
Housing Units25,374

Property Tax

Climate in Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 837 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.9°C / 43°F 1.6° / 11° 68.6
Feb 6.5°C / 44°F 2.3° / 11.2° 69.8
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F 3.2° / 12.2° 58.4
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 4° / 13.6° 34.3
May 11.4°C / 52°F 6.8° / 16.5° 52.3
Jun 14.7°C / 58°F 10° / 20.1° 55.1
Jul 17°C / 63°F 12.7° / 21.8° 65.4
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 14° / 21.9° 55.9
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 11.5° / 21.3° 81.0
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 8.9° / 18° 109.6
Nov 10°C / 50°F 4.7° / 14.9° 88.3
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F 3.3° / 11.9° 98.3
Great Yarmouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density16,307/sq mi
Coordinates52.6083°N, 1.7305°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 6, 2015.

Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 65 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 49 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 70 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 110 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 71 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 109 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 57 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 146 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 149 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 76 km
Jul 27, 1993 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands M3.5 134 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 79 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 98 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 126 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 69 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 116 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 53 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 95 km
Sep 6, 1993 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom M3.0 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Great Yarmouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.4").

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18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.2% have completed high school. 15 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
46% below United Kingdom avg
High School+34.2%
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density16,307/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities15
Restaurants46
Retail Stores0

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.6%
Public Transit4.7%
Work from Home16.6%

Schools in Great Yarmouth

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bure Park Specialist Academy
Northgate Primary School
St Nicholas Priory Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy
Great Yarmouth Primary Academy
Southtown Primary School
Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy
St George's Primary & Nursery School
Cobholm Primary Academy
Novaturient School
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Radio Stations near Great Yarmouth

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boot Boy Radio punk, reggae AAC+ 192 kbps
Hardrock Hell MP3 192 kbps
East Point Radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart Norfolk 102.4 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Future Radio alternative, community MP3 128 kbps
Amber Radio (Norwich)128k AAC AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Great Yarmouth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anna Sewell House
Beccles and District Museum
Caister Lifeboat Visitors Centre
David Howkin's Charity Museum
East Anglia Transport Museum
Elizabethan House
Lowestoft Maritime Museum
Lowestoft Museum
Merchant's House
Museum of the Broads
Row 111 House
Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum
Sutton Corn Mill
The Tolhouse Gaol
Time & Tide Museum
Toad Hole Cottage
Waxham Great Barn

Libraries in Great Yarmouth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acle Library0.0
Beccles Library0.0
Bradwell Community Library0.0
Caister Library0.0
Get Free Books0.0
Gorleston Library0.0
Great Yarmouth Library0.0
Kessingland Library0.0
Loddon Library0.0
Lowestoft Library0.0
Martham Library0.0
Oulton Broad Library0.0
Stalham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Great Yarmouth

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Covered Market
Kessingland Car Boot
Triangle Market

Hotels in Great Yarmouth

34 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

3 Norfolk Square
A'rona Hotel
Annabelle Rooms
Barons Court Hotel
Blyth House
Carlton Hotel
Classic Lodge
Furzedown Hotel
Gable End Hotel
Hotel Victoria
Imperial Hotel
King's Lodge Hotel
Knight's Court
Marine House
Marine Lodge
Nelson Hotel
New Beach Hotel
No. 78
Palm Court Hotel
Premier Inn
Premier Inn
Raynscourt Lodge
Royal Hotel
Seaways Hotel
St Anne's Hotel
The Chateau
The Georgian House
The Hamilton
The Hazlehurst Hotel
The Majestic
The Prom Hotel
The Troll Cart
The Trotwood
Wellesley Park Hotel

Restaurants in Great Yarmouth

47 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Varina
Albatross
Aquarius
Beefeater
Bombay Nites
Charcoal Grill Steak House
Chico's Restaurant
Fatso's
Fish'o'licious
Flame House
Gals Grill
Garrods
Gilfreds
Golden Wok
HMS Hinchinbrook
Jade Palace
Jaipur
Lek Thai
Mandarin House
Metropole
Misha
Noble House
Othello Restaurant
Pad Thai Bangkok
Pamela's
Pando
Pizza Hut
Planet Poppadom
Savory Tandoori
Sawadee
Tasty China
The Alexandra
The American Diner
The Arches
The Grayling
The Italian Restaurant
The Octopus
The Reedcutters
The Regent Restaurant
The Seafood Resaurant
The Terrace
Tudor Take Away
V-Namese
Windmill
Wing Li
Wrights Restaurant
Yankee Traveller

Cafes in Great Yarmouth

60 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

21 East Coffee Co.
All Fed Up by the Sea
Anchor Cafe
Anchor Gardens Cafe
Asda Café
Beach House Cafe
Beach Terrace Tea Rooms
Boardwalk
Boulevard Café
Buddy's
Cafe 63
Cafe Cru
Cafe Ocean
Caffé Amici
Captain's Table
Christopher's
Christopher's Tea Rooms
Coffee Ventura II
Costa
Costa
Cosy's Cafe
Dixies
Flavours Ice Cream & Coffee Bar
Galante United
Happy Days
HJ's Diner
House of Snacks
Ivy's Café
Kittanda
Kolis
La Continental
Las Palmas
Maple Moose
Market Cafe
Mocha
Monte Carlo
Munchies
Nicky's Cafe & Diner
Nicola Café Central
Princes Tea Rooms
Priory Centre Café
Sands Cafe
Sarah's Tea Room
Seabreeze Café
Shemara Beach Refreshments
South Beach Coffee House
St George's Stage Door Café
Starbucks
Sunshine Café
The Beach Hut
The Cabin
The Corner
The Cow Shed
The Hamberger
The Island Boating Lake Cafe
The Patio
The Vault
The Wanger
Ti Sofia
Tropical Café

Cinemas in Great Yarmouth

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arc Cinema

Theatres in Great Yarmouth

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Britannia Theatre
Hippodrome
Saint George's Theatre

Monuments in Great Yarmouth

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wellington Arch

Theme Parks in Great Yarmouth

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pleasure Beach

Dentists in Great Yarmouth

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

John G. Plummer & Associates
Together Dental

Veterinaries in Great Yarmouth

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haven Veterinary Surgery
RSPCA Clinic

Train Stations in Great Yarmouth

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Great Yarmouth

Bus Stations in Great Yarmouth

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beach Coach Station

Gas Stations in Great Yarmouth

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda
BP
BP
Esso
JET
Shell
Shell
Tesco

Banks in Great Yarmouth

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Barclays
Halifax
HSBC UK
Lloyds Bank
Nationwide
NatWest
Santander
Yorkshire Building Society

Shopping Malls in Great Yarmouth

5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Market Gates Shopping Centre
Market Gates Shopping Centre
Market Gates Shopping Centre
Market Gates Shopping Centre
Victoria Arcade

Gyms in Great Yarmouth

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BWell Health Club
PureGym

Breweries in Great Yarmouth

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beccles Brew Co.
Green Jack Brewery
Humpty Dumpty Brewery
Lacons Brewery
The People's Brewery
Trinity Ales Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Great Yarmouth

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Great Yarmouth

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
Beccles AirfieldSmall Airport
Blue Tile Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bridge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Broadmarsh Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Church Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crowfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Debach AirfieldSmall Airport
Felthorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Fir Grove AirstripSmall Airport
Great Oakley AirfieldSmall Airport
Great Yarmouth - North Denes AirportSmall Airport
Green Lane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Gunton Park AirstripSmall Airport
Horham AirstripSmall Airport
Horsey Island AirfieldSmall Airport
Ivy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kimberley Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Laurel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Long Stratton AirstripSmall Airport
Ludham AirfieldSmall Airport
Mendlesham AirstripSmall Airport
Monewden AirstripSmall Airport
Morley Saint Botolph Private AirstripSmall Airport
Northrepps AerodromeSmall Airport
Nut Tree Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Old Buckenham AirfieldSmall Airport
Pond Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Priory Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Raydon Wings Glider FieldSmall Airport
Seething AirfieldSmall Airport
Tibenham AirfieldSmall Airport
Topcroft Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Weybourne AirstripSmall Airport
Wolves Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Woodbridge AirfieldSmall Airport
Wortham AirstripSmall Airport
Yoxford AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Great Yarmouth

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Great Yarmouth Post Office
North Denes Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Great Yarmouth

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christchurch
Emmanuel Church
Friends Meeting House
Gospel Hall
Great Yarmouth Minster
Kingdom Hall of Witnesses
Kings Centre
Masjid-at-Tauwheed Mosque
Newtown Methodist Church
Old Meeting Unitarian Church
Saint Mary's Church
Saint Marys Catholic Church
Saint Pauls Church
Saint Spyridon
Salvation Army Hall
The Minister Mission
The Tabernacle

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

Around Great Yarmouth

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 26
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 13
Restaurants 46
Cafes 51
Bars 6
Banks 7
Hotels 2
Parks 22

Things to See Near Great Yarmouth

23 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (3)
  • • Burgh Castle Roman Site
  • • Cross
  • • Tumulus. Mill Hill Bowl Barrow
🏖️ Beaches (3)
  • • Corton Beach
  • • Corton Sands
  • • Gunton Sands
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Caister Castle
🗼 Lighthouses (2)
  • • Gorleston South Pier Lighthouse
  • • Lowestoft Lighthouse
🏛️ Ruins (12)
  • • Caister Roman Fort
  • • Filby Dissenters' Chapel
  • • Greyfriar's Cloister
  • • King Henry's Tower
  • • Saint Edmund
  • + 7 more
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Ness Point
  • • Williamson’s Lookout

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Yarmouth

What is the population of Great Yarmouth?

Great Yarmouth has a population of 63,434 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 16,307 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Great Yarmouth expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,188, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $274,361 (3% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,105 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Great Yarmouth?

Great Yarmouth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Great Yarmouth?

The unemployment rate in Great Yarmouth is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $850. There are 127 business establishments in the area, including 46 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Great Yarmouth?

The median home value in Great Yarmouth is $274,361. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,105. The homeownership rate is 62.1%.

How are the schools in Great Yarmouth?

18.2% of adults in Great Yarmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.2% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Great Yarmouth?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Great Yarmouth is 6% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2.9% Asian. 93% of residents speak only English at home. 4.8% of the population are military veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability.

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