Victoria Place is in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR31 6PA 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 Victoria Place, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR31 6NT, NR31 6NU, NR31 0PA, NR31 8BF, NR31 8BN, NR31 6GA, NR31 0PG, NR31 6PB, NR31 6NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR31 6PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 6PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 48.2% | 51.7% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 25.8% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 14.4% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 49.7% | 43.5% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 31.5% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 17.3% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 12%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 19.6% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.5% | 17.7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 16.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 21.5% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 12% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -21.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 96.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.6% | 96.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Place was 84.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% lower than the Claydon average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Victoria Place has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Claydon and the 130th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Victoria Place, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £25,995 | 1995-10-31 | £146,531 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroughton Infant Academy Beccles Road , Gorleston NR31 8AH | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wroughton Junior Academy Burgh Road , Gorleston NR31 8BD | 1out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School East Anglian Way , Gorleston NR31 6QY | 2out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke Primary Academy Lowestoft Road , Gorleston NR31 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth Primary Academy Dickens Avenue , NR30 3DT | 1out of 4 | 1,387 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 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Salisbury Road , NR30 4LS | 3out of 4 | 4,177 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 | 890 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 | 3,130 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 | 3,130 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Specialist School 16a Keyes Avenue , NR30 4AE | - not rated | 4,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustines Place | Addison Road | 115 yd | |
| Olive Garden | 68 High Street | 582 yd | |
| Palace Cinema | 159/164 High Street | 668 yd | |
| Mixsmiths | 170A High Street | 672 yd | |
| Cafe 63 | Cafe 63 South Beach Parade | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nelson | 33 Trafalgar Road West | 213 yd | |
| Rich Food | 47 High Street | 411 yd | |
| Short Blue | 47 High Street | 411 yd | |
| Gorleston Social Club | High Street | 582 yd | |
| The William Adams | 176-177 High Street | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 59-61 Beccles Road | 160 yd | |
| Polished Off | Polished Off | 191 yd | |
| Pops Meadow Café | Graylands, Hafreys Road | 345 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 182 Church Road | 362 yd | |
| Golden City | 63a - 64 High Street | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | High Street | 585 yd | |
| Cafe Smile | 143-146 High Street | 772 yd | |
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Blackwall Reach | 902 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Farm Foods Limited | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorleston Playing Fields SPENCER AVENUE | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Southtown Common RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND SUFFOLK ROAD | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 884 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.