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Gorleston Facts
| Area | 41.9 km² |
| Population | 72,967 |
| Male Population | 35,942 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 37,025 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +17.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.5% |
| Median Age | 40.5 years (Male: 38.9, Female: 41.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $42,075 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Great Yarmouth, Hopton, Gorleston-on-Sea, Gorleston-on-Sea, Bradwell, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 52.57301, 1.73069 |
| Postal Codes | NR31 |
Map of Gorleston
Interactive Map
Gorleston Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,209 | 63,517 | 65,456 | 71,463 | 72,967 | 73,675 | 74,375 |
| Population Density | 1,483.4 / km² | 1,514.6 / km² | 1,560.8 / km² | 1,704 / km² | 1,739.9 / km² | 1,756.8 / km² | 1,773.5 / km² |
Gorleston Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 11.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorleston | +17.3% | +14.9% | +11.5% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Gorleston Median Age
Median Age: 40.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorleston | 40.5 yrs | 41.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Gorleston Population Density
Population Density: 1,740 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorleston | 72,967 | 41.9 km² | 1,740 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Gorleston Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Gorleston
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Gorleston
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Gorleston
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Gorleston
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gorleston
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Gorleston Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $25,194 | $26,853 | $31,885 | $35,519 | $37,237 | $38,996 | $37,096 | $42,075 |
| Total GDP | $838.2M | $906M | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $1.4B | $1.6B |
Gorleston CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorleston | 706,299 tn | 9.68 tn | 16,841.7 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 706,299 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,841.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/6/15 | 3:03 PM | 4.2 | 73.3 km | 4,000 m | 62km NNE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/07 | 7:32 AM | 3.6 | 46.5 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/05 | 10:03 PM | 3.2 | 84.8 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/03 | 4:57 AM | 3.5 | 82.1 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/02 | 1:40 AM | 3.4 | 61.1 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/02 | 5:06 PM | 3.4 | 72.6 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/00 | 11:53 PM | 4 | 74.6 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/98 | 11:54 PM | 4.2 | 52 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/96 | 7:37 PM | 3 | 91.5 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/95 | 11:14 PM | 3.7 | 60.1 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
Gorleston
-on-Sea, also known colloquially as Gorleston, is a settlement in Norfolk, England, forming part of the larger town of Great Yarmouth. Situated at the mouth of the River Yare it was a port town at the time of the Domesday Book. The port then became ..
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