Blackwall Reach, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6RU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR31 6RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.2%	51.5%	5.3%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	53.8%	48.5%	-5.3%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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	36.8%	37.4%	0.6%	37.9%	-0.5%
Married: Opposite sex	35.1%	37.1%	2.0%	44.2%	-7.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	6.3%	4.7%	-1.6%	2.2%	2.5%
Divorced	12.6%	12.4%	-0.2%	9.1%	3.3%
Widowed	9.1%	7.9%	-1.2%	6.1%	1.8%

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	40.4%	38.7%	-1.7%	48.4%	-9.7%
Good health	37.8%	32.6%	-5.2%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	16.9%	19.4%	2.5%	12.7%	6.7%
Bad health	2.9%	8.2%	5.3%	4.0%	4.2%
Very bad health	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33%	26.7%	-6.3%	18.2%	8.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	11%	-0.9%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.7%	11.9%	-8.8%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	7.4%	2.1%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	16.3%	3.7%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	11.6%	24.9%	13.3%	33.8%	-8.9%
Other	4.9%	1.8%	-3.1%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.1%	0.5%
Chinese	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	0.7%	1.2%
Indian	0.6%	5.1%	4.5%	3.1%	2.0%
Black African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.5%	-1.2%
Other Black	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	0.8%	0.8%
White	94.8%	85.4%	-9.4%	81.4%	4.0%
Arab	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.6%	0.5%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.9% 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	95.9%	85.9%	-10.0%	83.2%	2.7%
European Union	1.2%	4%	2.8%	6.1%	-2.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	7.7%	6.5%	5.6%	2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	86.4%	-9.2%	83.2%	3.2%
10+ Years	0.9%	4.8%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	2.2%	0.7%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	4.8%	1.6%	1.9%	2.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66%	76.7%	-10.7%
Portugal	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
North Africa	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Southern Asia	5%	1.2%	3.8%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	22.5%	13.5%	9.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.2%	37.2%	6.0%
Christian	43%	46.2%	-3.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Muslim	3.4%	6.5%	-3.1%
Not answered	8.5%	6.0%	2.5%

Safety

Is Blackwall Reach Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackwall Reach was 201.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.3% higher than the Claydon average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Blackwall Reach has the 11th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Claydon and the 53rd highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£31,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NR31 6RU, 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 8/10 (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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Blackwall Reach are based on 76 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 Blackwall Reach, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6RU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR31 6RU

Average Price
£172,076

Semi-Detached
£173,832

Terraced
£143,530

Detached
£262,213

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blackwall Reach

Average Price
£171,842

Semi-Detached
£177,518

Terraced
£153,457

Detached
£298,070

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blackwall ReachStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 Blackwall Reach, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2023-03-30	£147,050
23 Blackwall Reach, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2023-01-20	£204,680
41 Blackwall Reach, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£188,500	2022-09-16	£180,899
40 Blackwall Reach, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2022-07-08	£136,496
40 Blackwall Reach, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£87,000	2021-03-12	£99,504

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR31 6RU

Employment

NR31 6RU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NR31 6RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	107
Full-Time Employee	94
Part-Time Employee	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	17
Other	16
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Accommodation and food service activities	27
Human health and social work activities	22
Manufacturing	14
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Education	10
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	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	264 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stradbroke Primary Academy Lowestoft Road , Gorleston NR31 6LZ	3out of 4	607 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wroughton Infant Academy Beccles Road , Gorleston NR31 8AH	3out of 4	857 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wroughton Junior Academy Burgh Road , Gorleston NR31 8BD	1out of 4	857 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY	3out of 4	1,286 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP	3out of 4	1,396 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ	4out of 4	2,110 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA	3out of 4	2,246 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Salisbury Road , NR30 4LS	3out of 4	4,703 yd	Free schools	No	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	611 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Novaturient School 22 Euston Road , NR30 1EA	- not rated	3,625 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	3,625 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bure Park Specialist School 16a Keyes Avenue , NR30 4AE	- not rated	5,273 yd	Free schools special	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mixsmiths	170A High Street	89 yd
Olive Garden	68 High Street	96 yd
Palace Cinema	159/164 High Street	98 yd
Steam House Café	140 High Street	238 yd
Subway	108 High Street	241 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The William Adams	176-177 High Street	77 yd
Gorleston Social Club	High Street	96 yd
The Dock Tavern	Dock Tavern Lane	162 yd
The Feathers	128 High Street	241 yd
Rich Food	47 High Street	309 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden City	63a-64 High Street	96 yd
Mr Chips	65 High Street	96 yd
Domino's Pizza	97-98 High Street	136 yd
Pepper Grill	94-95 High Street	136 yd
Golden City	63a - 64 High Street	138 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farm Foods	High Street	100 yd
Cafe Smile	143-146 High Street	196 yd
WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited	Blackwall Reach	267 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gorleston Playing Fields SPENCER AVENUE	grass pitches	588 yd
Top Body Gymnasium 26A 26A ENGLANDS LANE	health and fitness suite	671 yd
East Norfolk Sixth Form College CHURCH LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	719 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	93.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	93.8%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	133 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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