Back Pier Plain, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6PQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR31 6PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.7%	48.7%	1.0%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	52.3%	51.3%	-1.0%	49.0%	2.3%

Partnership Status

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 6PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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	37.9%	47.8%	9.9%	37.9%	9.9%
Married: Opposite sex	37.9%	25.2%	-12.7%	44.2%	-19.0%
Separated	4.7%	5.7%	1.0%	2.2%	3.5%
Divorced	14.9%	14.8%	-0.1%	9.1%	5.7%
Widowed	4.7%	6.5%	1.8%	6.1%	0.4%

Health

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	39.1%	42.9%	3.8%	48.4%	-5.5%
Good health	35.4%	39.3%	3.9%	33.6%	5.7%
Fair health	18.9%	14.2%	-4.7%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	4.3%	3.3%	-1.0%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	2.3%	0.4%	-1.9%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 19%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.1%	22.5%	-5.6%	18.2%	4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.9%	10.8%	-4.1%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.1%	13.4%	-8.7%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	7.2%	11.7%	4.5%	5.3%	6.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	19.9%	8.0%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	10.6%	19%	8.4%	33.8%	-14.8%
Other	5.1%	2.6%	-2.5%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Other Asian	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	1.6%	0.2%
Black African	0%	2.9%	2.9%	2.5%	0.4%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.3%	93.8%	-4.5%	81.4%	12.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.6% 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	97%	91.6%	-5.4%	83.2%	8.4%
European Union	1.7%	4.7%	3.0%	6.1%	-1.4%
Africa	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1%	2.2%	1.2%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	91.3%	-5.4%	83.2%	8.1%
10+ Years	0%	4.4%	4.4%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	1.3%	1.5%	0.2%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.6%	76.7%	-12.1%
Portugal	2.9%	0.5%	2.4%
Lithuania	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
No passport held	28.9%	13.5%	15.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.6%	37.2%	12.4%
Christian	46%	46.2%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Back Pier Plain Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Back Pier Plain was 90.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.0% higher than the Gorleston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Back Pier Plain has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Gorleston and the 122nd highest crime rate of 332 local areas in Great Yarmouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NR31 6PQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Back Pier Plain are based on 23 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Great Yarmouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Back Pier Plain, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6PQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR31 6PQ

Average Price
£148,946

Semi-Detached
£159,171

Terraced
£142,811

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Back Pier Plain

Average Price
£146,020

Semi-Detached
£145,890

Terraced
£146,120

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Back Pier PlainStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Back Pier Plain, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£152,000	2025-11-19	£148,032
11 Back Pier Plain, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-12-19	£180,372
3 Back Pier Plain, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2024-03-21	£126,247
7 Back Pier Plain, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2022-12-02	£169,074
11 Back Pier Plain, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£90,000	2020-09-14	£111,494

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR31 6PQ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	55
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	16
Unemployed	9
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Education	10
Construction	9
Other	7
Manufacturing	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	3
Mining and quarrying	3
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stradbroke Primary School Lowestoft Road , Gorleston NR31 6LZ	- not rated	271 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stradbroke Primary Academy Lowestoft Road , Gorleston NR31 6LZ	3out of 4	271 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Peterhouse First School Peterhouse Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7PZ	- not rated	817 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Peterhouse Primary School Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY	- not rated	928 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School East Anglian Way , Gorleston NR31 6QY	- not rated	942 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peterhouse Middle School Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY	- not rated	958 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Herman Middle School, Gorleston Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JL	- not rated	1,768 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenacre Middle School Dickens Avenue , NR30 3DT	- not rated	2,486 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Breydon Voluntary Controlled Church of England Middle School Moorland Way , Belton NR31 9PA	- not rated	4,924 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA	- not rated	1,556 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cliff Park High School Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA	- not rated	1,556 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oriel Specialist Mathematics & Computing College Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JJ	- not rated	1,771 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ	- not rated	1,771 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP	3out of 4	1,830 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ	- not rated	821 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ	- not rated	821 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Great Yarmouth College Suffolk Road , Southtown NR31 0ED	- not rated	2,873 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Community-Ed Academy Headway House , Trafalgar Road NR31 6NX	- not rated	1,075 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brooklands Centre Magdalen Way , Eastern Area Pupil Referral Unit NR31 7BP	- not rated	1,086 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Senior Tutorial Centre Shrublands , Magdalen Way NR31 7BP	- not rated	1,086 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cre8 Futures Learning Centre First Floor ABC Wharf , Southgates Road NR30 3LQ	- not rated	2,826 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Novaturient School 22 Euston Road , NR30 1EA	- not rated	4,323 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Playstax and Teds Town	Englands Lane	81 yd
Top Body Gymnasium	Englands Lane	109 yd
Gambas Seafood & Grill	4-5 Beach Road	177 yd
The Well and The Pantry ( The Shepherds Purse)	Gorleston Baptist Church, Lowestoft Road	266 yd
Coral Bay	12-13 Baker Street	363 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Entertainer	80 Pier Plain	46 yd
Bar One	Bar One	61 yd
Oddfellows Arms Public House	43 Cliff Hill	143 yd
Conservative Club	34 Pier Plain	261 yd
Arcadian Club	61-69 Lowestoft Road	276 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bad Boyz Kitchens	1 Pier Walk	61 yd
Test Me Kebab Pizza	64 Cliff Hill	116 yd
Tonys Fish Bar	81 Lower Cliff Road	267 yd
Four Seasons	57 Lowestoft Road	276 yd
Four Seasons	57 Lowestoft Road	276 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited	Blackwall Reach	413 yd
Cafe Smile	143-146 High Street	535 yd
Farm Foods	High Street	738 yd
East of England Co-Op	73-75 Magdalen Way	1,085 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Top Body Gymnasium 26A 26A ENGLANDS LANE	health and fitness suite	88 yd
East Norfolk Sixth Form College CHURCH LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	824 yd
Gorleston Playing Fields SPENCER AVENUE	grass pitches	859 yd
Peterhouse C Of E Primary Academy PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL MAGDALEN SQUARE	grass pitches	922 yd
Gorleston Clifftops Marine Parade	tennis courts	1,073 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	90.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	90.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	92.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.