Valentine Cottages is in Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR31 0LG is located in the Claydon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Yarmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Valentine Cottages, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR31 0LQ, NR31 0QG, NR31 0QQ, NR31 0LF, NR31 0PT, NR31 0QH, NR31 0QB, NR31 0LE, NR31 0GY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR31 0LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.8% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NR31 0LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.5% | 42.9% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 29.1% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14% | 15.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.3% | 34.6% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.9% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 17% | 21.7% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NR31 0LG this area, 37.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 37.1% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 9.1% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 9.6% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 14.2% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
In this area, 95.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.9% | 95.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 95.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valentine Cottages was 91.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% lower than the Claydon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valentine Cottages has the 25th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Claydon and the 118th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroughton Infant Academy Beccles Road , Gorleston NR31 8AH | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wroughton Junior Academy Burgh Road , Gorleston NR31 8BD | 1out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy Suffolk Road , NR31 0ER | 2out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth Primary Academy Dickens Avenue , NR30 3DT | 1out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School East Anglian Way , Gorleston NR31 6QY | 2out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,959 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | 3out of 4 | 3,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Salisbury Road , NR30 4LS | 3out of 4 | 3,577 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novaturient School 22 Euston Road , NR30 1EA | - not rated | 2,568 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Visiting Teacher Service East at Education Services Centre 22 Euston Road , North Drive NR30 1EA | - not rated | 2,568 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Specialist School 16a Keyes Avenue , NR30 4AE | - not rated | 4,073 yd | Free schools special | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Centre | 30 Queen Annes Road | 211 yd | |
| Betsys Burgers Ltd | 4 Middle Road West | 557 yd | |
| Cafe 63 | Cafe 63 South Beach Parade | 570 yd | |
| St Augustines Place | Addison Road | 638 yd | |
| Jump Warehouse | Main Cross Road | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beefeater & Premier Inn | South Beach Parade | 842 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | 33 Trafalgar Road West | 873 yd | |
| Rich Food | 47 High Street | 1,027 yd | |
| Short Blue | 47 High Street | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pops Meadow Café | Graylands, Hafreys Road | 444 yd | |
| Polished Off | Polished Off | 492 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 59-61 Beccles Road | 505 yd | |
| Love Sushi also trading as The Cake Drop | 27 Battery Road | 677 yd | |
| New Great Wall | 41 Barkis Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | Farm Foods Limited | 369 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southtown Common RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND SUFFOLK ROAD | grass pitches | 139 yd |
| Bwell Gym UNIT 8 UNIT 8 BESSEMER WAY | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Harfries Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit 14 Unit 14 Bessemer Way | health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Body Generation Gym 26-28 26-28 SOUTHGATES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| East Coast College Sport And Wellbeing Centre LICHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| St Nicholas Recreation Ground 21 THE GREAT COURT 21 THE GREAT COURT ROYAL NAVAL HOSPITAL | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Fitness 2000 SOUTHTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,055 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.