Middleton Road is in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR31 7AJ 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 Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR31 7AH, NR31 7AT, NR31 7AL, NR31 7AD, NR31 7AN, NR31 7AQ, NR31 7AS, NR31 7AU, NR31 7AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR31 7AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 26.7% | 34.1% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 46.3% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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% | 46.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 35% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.1% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 30.5% | 15.5% | -15.0% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 20.7% | 4.5% | 9.6% | 11.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 23.5% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 16% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.7% | 97.3% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 98.5% | 95.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 95.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.8% | 37.2% | 23.6% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middleton Road was 280.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 499.2% higher than the Gorleston average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Middleton Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Gorleston and the 29th highest crime rate of 332 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23A Middleton Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2023-06-15 | £42,970 |
| 23A Middleton Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2021-01-26 | £53,656 |
| 21 Middleton Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,990 | 2005-04-01 | £105,801 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stradbroke Primary School Lowestoft Road , Gorleston NR31 6LZ | - not rated | 217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke Primary Academy Lowestoft Road , Gorleston NR31 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse First School Peterhouse Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7PZ | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse Primary School Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY | - not rated | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herman Middle School, Gorleston Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JL | - not rated | 1,395 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 | 4,503 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 | 1,412 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove VA High School Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel Specialist Mathematics & Computing College Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JJ | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 421 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ | - not rated | 422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth College Suffolk Road , Southtown NR31 0ED | - not rated | 2,714 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 | 621 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Senior Tutorial Centre Shrublands , Magdalen Way NR31 7BP | - not rated | 621 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Community-Ed Academy Headway House , Trafalgar Road NR31 6NX | - not rated | 999 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 | 2,735 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UET Compass Academy Bell Lane , Belton NR31 9LD | - not rated | 4,234 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Well and The Pantry ( The Shepherds Purse) | Gorleston Baptist Church, Lowestoft Road | 243 yd | |
| Top Body Gymnasium | Englands Lane | 371 yd | |
| Playstax and Teds Town | Englands Lane | 409 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 134-136 High Street | 431 yd | |
| Coral Bay | 12-13 Baker Street | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion Public House | 87 Lowestoft Road | 287 yd | |
| Arcadian Club | 61-69 Lowestoft Road | 287 yd | |
| The New Entertainer | 80 Pier Plain | 464 yd | |
| Kevill Arms | Church Rd | 468 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 34 Pier Plain | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons | 57 Lowestoft Road | 287 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 57 Lowestoft Road | 287 yd | |
| China Garden | 132 Lowestoft Road | 442 yd | |
| Bar B Q House | 40 Baker Street | 447 yd | |
| Good Luck | 8 Baker Street | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Blackwall Reach | 525 yd | |
| Cafe Smile | 143-146 High Street | 537 yd | |
| East of England Co-Op | 73-75 Magdalen Way | 666 yd | |
| Farm Foods | High Street | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Body Gymnasium 26A 26A ENGLANDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 425 yd |
| Gorleston Playing Fields SPENCER AVENUE | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Peterhouse C Of E Primary Academy PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL MAGDALEN SQUARE | grass pitches | 583 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.