Lowestoft Road is in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR31 6SQ 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 Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR31 6LD, NR31 6LZ, NR31 6PF, NR31 6LY, NR31 7AG, NR31 6QZ, NR31 6SG, NR31 6QB, NR31 6BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR31 6SQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.7% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.3% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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% | 36.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 44.4% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 13% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 42.8% | 42.6% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 33.8% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 17.4% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 12.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 18.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 15.2% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 26.3% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97% | 92.6% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96.1% | 93% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| 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 | 94.7% | 93% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lowestoft Road was 22.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% lower than the Gorleston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lowestoft Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Gorleston and the 58th lowest crime rate of 332 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Lowestoft Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,300 | 2025-03-18 | £219,468 |
| 17 Lowestoft Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-09-29 | £243,762 |
| 11 Lowestoft Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-11-24 | £199,459 |
| 43 Lowestoft Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2022-05-13 | £175,068 |
| 9 Lowestoft Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-10-15 | £213,446 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stradbroke Primary School Lowestoft Road , Gorleston NR31 6LZ | - not rated | 63 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke Primary Academy Lowestoft Road , Gorleston NR31 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 63 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse First School Peterhouse Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7PZ | - not rated | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School East Anglian Way , Gorleston NR31 6QY | - not rated | 765 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School East Anglian Way , Gorleston NR31 6QY | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterhouse Middle School Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY | - not rated | 851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herman Middle School, Gorleston Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JL | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Middle School Dickens Avenue , NR30 3DT | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breydon Voluntary Controlled Church of England Middle School Moorland Way , Belton NR31 9PA | - not rated | 4,780 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,612 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove VA High School Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park High School Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel Specialist Mathematics & Computing College Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JJ | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 603 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ | - not rated | 604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth College Suffolk Road , Southtown NR31 0ED | - not rated | 2,715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Centre Magdalen Way , Eastern Area Pupil Referral Unit NR31 7BP | - not rated | 892 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Senior Tutorial Centre Shrublands , Magdalen Way NR31 7BP | - not rated | 892 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Community-Ed Academy Headway House , Trafalgar Road NR31 6NX | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cre8 Futures Learning Centre First Floor ABC Wharf , Southgates Road NR30 3LQ | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Novaturient School 22 Euston Road , NR30 1EA | - not rated | 4,220 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Body Gymnasium | Englands Lane | 109 yd | |
| The Well and The Pantry ( The Shepherds Purse) | Gorleston Baptist Church, Lowestoft Road | 196 yd | |
| Playstax and Teds Town | Englands Lane | 199 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 12-13 Baker Street | 273 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 134-136 High Street | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Entertainer | 80 Pier Plain | 200 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 34 Pier Plain | 210 yd | |
| Arcadian Club | 61-69 Lowestoft Road | 247 yd | |
| The Albion Public House | 87 Lowestoft Road | 247 yd | |
| Byrons Rest | 8 Baker Street | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar B Q House | 40 Baker Street | 227 yd | |
| Good Luck | 8 Baker Street | 227 yd | |
| My Plaice Fish and Chips | 45 Baker Street | 227 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 57 Lowestoft Road | 247 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 57 Lowestoft Road | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Blackwall Reach | 319 yd | |
| Cafe Smile | 143-146 High Street | 397 yd | |
| Farm Foods | High Street | 612 yd | |
| East of England Co-Op | 73-75 Magdalen Way | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Body Gymnasium 26A 26A ENGLANDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 147 yd |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 606 yd |
| Gorleston Playing Fields SPENCER AVENUE | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Peterhouse C Of E Primary Academy PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL MAGDALEN SQUARE | grass pitches | 819 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.