Gorleston-on-Sea
Infrastructure services and facilities baseline report
Population
2021: 25,328 residents (2021, census) 2011: 25,262 residents (2011, census) Increase of 0.3%
Gorleston is the second most populated settlement in the borough, and has experienced a minor increase (0.3%) in population between 2011 and 2021 in comparison to other settlements. Of the settlements which have experienced an increase in population, Gorleston ranks 15th in terms of relative population growth.
Housing
Number of dwellings
The settlement of Gorleston forms part of the urban area of the borough and has the second highest proportion of homes compared with other settlements (in 2021).
Number of dwellings
Housing growth from 2011-2021
The settlement of Gorleston has recorded the third highest level of housing growth since 2011.
Median House Price
The average house price across all four of the Gorleston's wards has risen from an average of £130,186 in 2013 to £208,188 in 2022. However, there is geographical variation within Gorleston, with median average house prices in Gorleston Ward being £119,750 greater than those within St Andrews Ward in 2022.
House Price Growth
House prices across all four of Gorleston’s wards have risen on average by 58.67% between 2013 and 2022, with the largest growth within the Gorleston ward (78.68%). House price growth in Claydon ward between 2013 and 2022 (40%) has been the slowest across the wards within the settlement of Gorleston and the second slowest across the whole borough.
Affordable Rented Housing Stock
As of June 2023, there were 2,025 affordable rented houses in Gorleston within Borough Council ownership. There were also 383 dwellings that were owned by registered providers within the town. The greatest proportion of this stock is 2-bed (1,100), with 848 3-bed dwellings.
Gorleston-on-Sea Assessed Need (2023)
As of June 2023 there were 882 people on the affordable housing waiting list for Gorleston, with the highest proportion of people seeking single person studio or 1 bed accommodation.
It should be noted that the settlement data is only based upon applications between April-May 2023 and that applicants for affordable housing are able to select more than one area when applying. After 3 months the applicant is considered for any area in the Borough.
Housing Tenure
Gorleston has the second lowest rate outright home ownership within the borough. It has the joint fourth highest rate of residents that privately rent from landlords or letting agencies and has the joint highest provision of social rented homes within the borough.
Number of Second Homes
As of June 2023, there were 460 second homes (excluding chalets) in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston combined, which ranked the 3rd highest across the borough. It should be noted that when chalets are discounted from the number of second home figures, the combined number of second homes in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston ranks the highest within the borough.
Employment
Workplace Population
In 2011, 9,462 people worked within the settlement of Gorleston. This is a high proportion when compared to an average taken from 2017, 2018 and 2019 of 8,906 (pre-pandemic). The average has been calculated to account for pre-pandemic levels of employment within the settlement. This is ranked the second highest across the borough.
Employment Areas
- Beacon Business Park (situated to the south-west of Gorleston, south-west of the James Paget hospital. Part of the site lies in Bradwell parish)
- Riverside Road, Gorleston (situated west of Riverside Road by the River Yare, north of Dock Tavern Lane with High Street to its west)
- Riverside Industrial Estate (situated west of Riverside Road by the River Yare, south of Baker Street)
- Baker Street, Gorleston (situated west of Riverside Road by the River Yare, north of Baker Street)
- Gas House and Malthouse Quays, Gorleston (situated east of Malthouse Lane at the most northernly point of Gorleston, this site is part of the South Denes employment site)
- Longs Industrial Estate – (situated east of the A47 on the north side of Englands Lane
Main employment types
- Offshore renewable energy
- Port-related businesses
- High street retail and shopping
Travel to work
2,471 persons reside and work within the settlement of Gorleston. Other significant commuter flows included 2,973 persons travelling to work from Gorleston to Great Yarmouth. 883 from Gorleston to East Suffolk and 728 travel to Bradwell.
Source: Census, 2011
Travel to Work Method
Gorleston proportionally has the second lowest number of individuals working from home (14.6%) across all settlements. The settlement also has the 5th lowest car or van commuters in relation to other travel methods, though still of a significant percentage (approximately 53%).
Sustainable Commuter Travel Modes
Gorleston has the second highest percentage of commuters who travel to their place of work by sustainable travel modes of sustainable commuter modes, of 23%. This includes those that commute by:
- Train
- Bus, minibus or coach
- Passenger in a car or van
- Bicycle
- On foot
Distance for Travel to Work
Gorleston has the second highest proportion of commuters that travel less than 2km to their place of work across the whole of the borough. Travel to work distances are proportionally lower than the other areas of the borough, with a comparatively smaller number of people working from home compared to other settlements.
Education Facilities
Early Years Facilities
The following early years facilities are available in the settlement of Gorleston:
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Great Yarmouth - 19% capacity House Of Fun Nursery - 45% capacity Little Squirrels Play Forest at Seagulls - 85% capacity Ormiston Herman Academy - 96% capacity Peterhouse Ce Primary Academy - 50% capacity Rascal's Day Nursery - 106% capacity Scribbles Day Nursery Beacon Park - 50% capacity Scribbles Day Nursery Gorleston - 53% capacity St Mary And St Peter Catholic Primary School - 54% capacity The Nurture Cove - 0% capacity
This includes 4 childminders with a capacity of 0%, 50%, 0% and 25% at 2022.
Primary Schools
- Stradbroke Primary Academy
- Peterhouse Church Of England Primary Academy
- Wroughton Junior Academy
- Wroughton Infant Academy
- Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy
- Ormiston Herman Academy
- St. Mary And St. Peter Catholic Primary School
Primary Schools
Gorleston contains 7 primary schools:
- Stradbroke Primary Academy
- Peterhouse Church Of England Primary Academy
- Wroughton Junior Academy
- Wroughton Infant Academy
- Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy
- Ormiston Herman Academy
- St. Mary And St. Peter Catholic Primary School
Primary School Capacity
The map indicates that the settlement of Gorleston has a moderate capacity to accommodate more pupils in combination with each other.
The schools capacity data is based upon 2022 forecast which predicts the level of capacity that may be expected by 2027. The capacity calculation is based upon 95% occupancy to allow for in-year post-admission pupil movement.
To attain a figure of housing growth against school capacity, the figures have been calculated using the child yield multiplier from the Norfolk Planning Obligation Standards. It is recognised that these standards are based upon Norfolk rather than Great Yarmouth, however, pose a indication of potential child growth per household. Each school type have a different multiplier. Primary schools are calculated based upon a 0.281 child per household rate.
Secondary School Capacity
Gorleston contains one secondary school:
- Cliff Park Ormiston Academy
The map indicates that the settlement of Gorleston has a high capacity to accommodate more pupils.
The schools capacity data is based upon 2022 forecast which predicts the level of capacity that may be expected by 2027. The capacity calculation is based upon 95% occupancy to allow for in-year post-submission pupil movement.
To attain a figure of housing growth against school capacity, the figures have been calculated using the child yield multiplier from the Norfolk Planning Obligation Standards. It is recognised that these standards are based upon Norfolk rather than Great Yarmouth, however, pose a indication of potential child growth per household. Each school type have a different multiplier. Secondary Schools are calculated based upon a 0.145 child per household rate
Further Education
East Norfolk Sixth Form College, Church Lane
Health Care Facilities
The James Paget Hospital is located 2km away from the centre point of Gorleston.
There are 2 medical centres with Gorleston:
- Beaches Medical Centre (with centres in Sussex Road Surgery and Magdalen Way ) (Population per GP: 4,985.4)
Population per general practitioner is representative of the number of patients per individual GP within a practice.
There is also dentist provision within the settlement of Gorleston.
Source: NHS Digital
Community Facilities
Civic Centres
- Communal Rooms, Manor Close
- Communal Room, 43 Priory Street
- Communal Room, Genista Green, Cherry Road
- Communal Room, Crow Hall Green
- Communal Room, Charter Close
- Communal Room, Trinity Ave / Seawake Cl
- Church Lane Community Centre, Church Lane
- Shrublands Youth and Community Centre, Magdalen Way
- Community Centre, Amethyst Close
- Army Cadets Hall, Garnham Road
- The Kings Centre, 30 Queen Anne’s Road
- Alpha Centre, Alpha Road
Libraries
There is a single library within the settlement (Gorleston-on-Sea Library), which is located on Lowestoft Road, south of the High Street.
Places of Worship
There are 11 places of worship within Gorleston serving various religious groups.
Pubs
There is good public house provision within Gorleston-on-Sea, with 14 public houses located within the settlement.
Open Space Provision
Gorleston contains the following wards:
Gorleston
St Andrews
Magdalen
Claydon
Source: Open Space SPD (2022)
Telecommunications
There is good coverage across Gorleston from O2 and Vodaphone, with satisfactory coverage from other telecommunications providers. There are no areas within or immediately surrounding the built up area that suffer from no coverage
left to right: EE, O2, Three and Vodafone mobile coverage; (Source Ofcom 2023 )
Broadband
Gorleston has no postcodes with only sub-24 Mbps broadband speeds.
Postcodes with only sub 24 Mbps broadband (Source: ThinkBroadband )
Transport and Traffic
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Gorleston generally benefits from widespread paved footpath provision. Though there is a need for improvements in and adjoining the High Street and seafront. Such improvements, detailed in the Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure plan include, installation of tactile paving at key junctions; resurfacing along key routes such as Pier Plain; footway widening, including opposite the Green Bear Public House; and installations and improvements to crossings.
Cycling Infrastructure
The built-up area of Gorleston benefits from good access to services and facilities via paved footpaths and some cycle provision. There are however opportunities for priority active travel development schemes that seek to improve overall provision and connectivity which includes the provision of a cycle route between the High Street and Bradwell, which would provide access to Gorleston rcreation ground, cementary and East Norfolk Sixth Form College. The Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plan identifies opportunities for connections between Gorleston and Lowestoft via the Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 1 for a large proportion of the route, whilst also making use of the disused railway line which once made up the Great Yarmouth to Lowestoft line.
Traffic Flows
The map shows various data points of traffic flow throughout Gorleston. Large volumes of traffic are observed on the A47.
Source: Department for Transport (2021)
Car Parks
There are 5 car parks that are in the ownership of the borough council located within the built up area of Gorleston.
Bus Stops
There is extensive bus provision within Gorleston with over 100 bus stops located within the built-up area.
Train Station
There is a single train station located within Great Yarmouth, which is the only railway station located within the borough. The station is directly served by services from Norwich, with onward connections outside of the county.
Annual average daily traffic flow
The graph shows six points located around the urban area of the borough indicating traffic flow since 2000. The 2020 figures are representative of the lockdown periods during the COVID-19 pandemic. The highest proportion of traffic flow has consistently been on the A149, Acle New Road, located between the Runham roundabout and Fuller's Hill.
