Durham Avenue is in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR31 7HH is located in the Magdalen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Yarmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Durham Avenue, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR31 7EQ, NR31 7HG, NR31 7ER, NR31 7HQ, NR31 7EG, NR31 7EH, NR31 7EF, NR31 7EZ, NR31 7EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR31 7HH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 52.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 45.4% | 47.2% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 7HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 37.3% | 42.2% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 34% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 14.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 5.8% | -5.3% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.1% | 35% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 34.2% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 19.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 13.4% | 9.4% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around NR31 7HH this area, 34.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.5% | 34.6% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 12.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 18.2% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 16.8% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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 | 0.7% | 7.1% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 91.4% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 96.7% | 91% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 90.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.1% | 76.7% | -25.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 42.5% | 13.5% | 29.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Avenue was 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.3% lower than the Magdalen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Durham Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Magdalen and the 161st highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Durham Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-02-19 | £182,517 |
| 1 Durham Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-08-08 | £139,119 |
| 7 Durham Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-04-12 | £163,928 |
| 7 Durham Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2015-05-08 | £175,541 |
| 7 Durham Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £105,500 | 2010-06-30 | £173,152 |
NR31 7HH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Herman Academy Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JL | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy Orde Avenue , Gorleston-on-Sea NR31 6SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke Primary Academy Lowestoft Road , Gorleston NR31 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield VC CofE Primary School Homefield Avenue , Bradwell NR31 8NS | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,541 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalen Church | Magdalen Square | 754 yd | |
| Great Yarmouth & Gorleston Memory Club | Magdalen Way | 953 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, Woodfarm Lane | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies | 93 Magdalen Way | 844 yd | |
| The Majestic Chinese Takeaway | 101 Magdalen Way | 874 yd | |
| Joe's Chippy | 81 Magdalen Way | 874 yd | |
| China Garden | 132 Lowestoft Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-Op | 73-75 Magdalen Way | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation Pitches - Magdalen Playing Field MAGDALEN RECREATION GROUND MAGDALEN RECREATION GROUND EDINBURGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Emerald Park WOODFARM LANE | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Ormiston Herman Academy ORIEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Ormiston Venture Academy ORIEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Bwell At Gorleston (Closed) Lowestoft Road | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Peterhouse C Of E Primary Academy PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL MAGDALEN SQUARE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Cliff Park Academy KENNEDY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 997 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 | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.