Pembroke Avenue is in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR31 7LQ 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 Pembroke Avenue, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR31 7LH, NR31 7LB, NR31 7LG, NR31 7LP, NR31 7DB, NR31 7LD, NR31 7LN, NR31 7BZ, NR31 7BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR31 7LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.9% | 49% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 31.5% | 36.2% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 38.5% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 20% | 14.6% | -5.4% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 8.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 37.7% | 43.5% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 31% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 15.9% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around NR31 7LQ this area, 28.4% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43% | 28.4% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 14.8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 14.4% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.9% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.2% | 93.1% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 94.5% | 91.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 94.5% | 90.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32.5% | 13.5% | 19.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.1% | 37.2% | 12.9% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pembroke Avenue was 89.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.3% higher than the Magdalen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pembroke Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Magdalen and the 123rd highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Pembroke Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-10-23 | £152,939 |
| 24 Pembroke Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-12-01 | £155,458 |
| 26 Pembroke Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-09-29 | £189,400 |
| 22 Pembroke Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2014-08-28 | £155,546 |
| 26 Pembroke Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2013-09-10 | £190,535 |
NR31 7LQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in NR31 7LQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Herman Academy Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JL | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield VC CofE Primary School Homefield Avenue , Bradwell NR31 8NS | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke Primary Academy Lowestoft Road , Gorleston NR31 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary Academy Church Walk , Bradwell NR31 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | 3out of 4 | 1,590 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 | 953 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 | 4,887 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 | 4,887 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalen Church | Magdalen Square | 224 yd | |
| Great Yarmouth & Gorleston Memory Club | Magdalen Way | 250 yd | |
| Shrublands Community Cafe | Magdalen Way | 530 yd | |
| The Well and The Pantry ( The Shepherds Purse) | Gorleston Baptist Church, Lowestoft Road | 977 yd | |
| PJ's Fish Shop | Springfield Road | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pub On The Shrubs Ltd | Shrublands Community Centre, Hawthorn Road | 881 yd | |
| The Albion Public House | 87 Lowestoft Road | 972 yd | |
| Arcadian Club | 61-69 Lowestoft Road | 972 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | 154 Beccles Road | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies | 93 Magdalen Way | 173 yd | |
| The Majestic Chinese Takeaway | 101 Magdalen Way | 197 yd | |
| Joe's Chippy | 81 Magdalen Way | 197 yd | |
| China Garden | 132 Lowestoft Road | 877 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 2 Mill Lane | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-Op | 73-75 Magdalen Way | 197 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peterhouse C Of E Primary Academy PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL MAGDALEN SQUARE | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Ormiston Venture Academy ORIEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Ormiston Herman Academy ORIEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Emerald Park WOODFARM LANE | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Corporation Pitches - Magdalen Playing Field MAGDALEN RECREATION GROUND MAGDALEN RECREATION GROUND EDINBURGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.