Palmer Road is in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR31 6LE is located in the St Andrews electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Yarmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Palmer Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR31 7BE, NR31 6QX, NR31 6RA, NR31 6YY, NR31 6LF, NR31 6QU, NR31 6LG, NR31 6RE, NR31 6RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR31 6LE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 54.6% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 48% | 45.4% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.5% | 30.3% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 43.7% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 38.7% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 42.8% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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.
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 22.1% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 15.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 20.2% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 95% | 90.2% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 87.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 87.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 87.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.7% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palmer Road was 504.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 825.8% higher than the Gorleston average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Palmer Road has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Gorleston and the 8th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Palmer Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £144,500 | 2025-04-29 | £144,500 |
| 15 Palmer Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-09-20 | £138,537 |
| 4 Palmer Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2022-09-16 | £163,063 |
| 1D Palmer Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-08-12 | £216,081 |
| 18 Palmer Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-05-30 | £164,306 |
NR31 6LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School East Anglian Way , Gorleston NR31 6QY | 2out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke Primary Academy Lowestoft Road , Gorleston NR31 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wroughton Infant Academy Beccles Road , Gorleston NR31 8AH | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wroughton Junior Academy Burgh Road , Gorleston NR31 8BD | 1out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Salisbury Road , NR30 4LS | 3out of 4 | 4,953 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 | 329 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 | 3,885 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 | 3,885 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 134-136 High Street | 73 yd | |
| Steam House Café | 140 High Street | 100 yd | |
| Gorleston Cafe | 121 High Street | 121 yd | |
| Subway | 108 High Street | 122 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 12-13 Baker Street | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Feathers | 128 High Street | 122 yd | |
| Kevill Arms | Church Rd | 177 yd | |
| Byrons Rest | 8 Baker Street | 189 yd | |
| The William Adams | 176-177 High Street | 274 yd | |
| The Dock Tavern | Dock Tavern Lane | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 113a High Street | 121 yd | |
| Greggs | 147 High Street | 121 yd | |
| Novo Kitchen | 107 High Street | 150 yd | |
| Vindalicious | 105 High Street | 159 yd | |
| Pepper Grill | 94-95 High Street | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Smile | 143-146 High Street | 121 yd | |
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Blackwall Reach | 196 yd | |
| Farm Foods | High Street | 311 yd | |
| East of England Co-Op | 73-75 Magdalen Way | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorleston Playing Fields SPENCER AVENUE | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 463 yd |
| Top Body Gymnasium 26A 26A ENGLANDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Peterhouse C Of E Primary Academy PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL MAGDALEN SQUARE | grass pitches | 1,002 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% |
| Median download speed | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.