Middleton Gardens is in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR31 7AE 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 Middleton Gardens, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR31 7AB, NR31 7AF, NR31 7AG, NR31 7AD, NR31 7AX, NR31 7BE, NR31 6LY, NR31 7AQ, NR31 6LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR31 7AE has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.3% | 50% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.1% | 30.3% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 50.4% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 45.5% | 43.3% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 17.4% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 22.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 14.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 14.8% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 19.4% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.7% | 94.7% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 96.1% | 92.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 91.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middleton Gardens was 153.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 181.1% higher than the Gorleston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Middleton Gardens has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Gorleston and the 74th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Middleton Gardens, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-07-12 | £192,423 |
| 4 Middleton Gardens, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2022-11-14 | £278,886 |
| 10 Middleton Gardens, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2022-10-07 | £167,490 |
| 15 Middleton Gardens, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-04-27 | £195,383 |
| 4 Middleton Gardens, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-08-17 | £186,094 |
NR31 7AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stradbroke Primary Academy Lowestoft Road , Gorleston NR31 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 356 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 | 530 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wroughton Infant Academy Beccles Road , Gorleston NR31 8AH | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wroughton Junior Academy Burgh Road , Gorleston NR31 8BD | 1out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Salisbury Road , NR30 4LS | 3out of 4 | 5,119 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 | 200 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 | 4,058 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 | 4,058 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 | 232 yd | |
| Steam House Café | 140 High Street | 293 yd | |
| Gorleston Cafe | 121 High Street | 302 yd | |
| Subway | 108 High Street | 306 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 12-13 Baker Street | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevill Arms | Church Rd | 247 yd | |
| The Feathers | 128 High Street | 306 yd | |
| Byrons Rest | 8 Baker Street | 315 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 34 Pier Plain | 360 yd | |
| The Albion Public House | 87 Lowestoft Road | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar B Q House | 40 Baker Street | 299 yd | |
| Good Luck | 8 Baker Street | 299 yd | |
| My Plaice Fish and Chips | 45 Baker Street | 299 yd | |
| KFC | 113a High Street | 302 yd | |
| Greggs | 147 High Street | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Smile | 143-146 High Street | 325 yd | |
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Blackwall Reach | 352 yd | |
| Farm Foods | High Street | 509 yd | |
| East of England Co-Op | 73-75 Magdalen Way | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 348 yd |
| Gorleston Playing Fields SPENCER AVENUE | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Top Body Gymnasium 26A 26A ENGLANDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Peterhouse C Of E Primary Academy PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL MAGDALEN SQUARE | grass pitches | 798 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.