Queens Crescent is in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR31 7NJ 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 Queens Crescent, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR31 7QX, NR31 7NL, NR31 7NH, NR31 7QY, NR31 7NQ, NR31 7NR, NR31 7NN, NR31 7NT, NR31 7PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR31 7NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 50.3% | 54.7% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 45.3% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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% | 39.1% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 39.5% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 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 | 40.8% | 39.4% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 35% | 37.4% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 15.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| 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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.5% | 25.2% | -16.3% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 9.7% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 19.7% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.6% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.8% | 18.1% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.8% | 94.1% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 95.8% | 94.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 28.5% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Crescent was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.7% higher than the Magdalen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queens Crescent has the 5th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Magdalen and the 114th highest crime rate of 332 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Queens Crescent, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2025-07-24 | £152,343 |
| 59 Queens Crescent, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-05-15 | £156,774 |
| 89 Queens Crescent, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2020-01-03 | £218,033 |
| 44 Queens Crescent, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-12-19 | £187,645 |
| 91 Queens Crescent, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2019-09-30 | £177,528 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterhouse Primary School Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse CE VA Primary school Magdalen Sqaure , Gorleston NR31 7BY | - not rated | 584 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse First School Peterhouse Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7PZ | - not rated | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Junior School Orde Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6SZ | - not rated | 741 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herman Middle School, Gorleston Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JL | - not rated | 934 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Middle School Dickens Avenue , NR30 3DT | - not rated | 3,512 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breydon Voluntary Controlled Church of England Middle School Moorland Way , Belton NR31 9PA | - not rated | 4,043 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | - not rated | 741 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park High School Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | - not rated | 741 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel Specialist Mathematics & Computing College Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JJ | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ | - not rated | 787 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | 3out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lothingland Middle School Jay Lane , Lound NR32 5LL | - not rated | 4,612 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 | 1,328 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth College Suffolk Road , Southtown NR31 0ED | - not rated | 3,688 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 | 1,133 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Senior Tutorial Centre Shrublands , Magdalen Way NR31 7BP | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Community-Ed Academy Headway House , Trafalgar Road NR31 6NX | - not rated | 2,025 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 | 3,744 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UET Compass Academy Bell Lane , Belton NR31 9LD | - not rated | 3,799 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalen Church | Magdalen Square | 631 yd | |
| PJ's Fish Shop | Springfield Road | 693 yd | |
| Margo's Lounge | 58 Bells Road | 816 yd | |
| Great Yarmouth & Gorleston Memory Club | Magdalen Way | 875 yd | |
| The Well and The Pantry ( The Shepherds Purse) | Gorleston Baptist Church, Lowestoft Road | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion Public House | 87 Lowestoft Road | 930 yd | |
| Arcadian Club | 61-69 Lowestoft Road | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 132 Lowestoft Road | 707 yd | |
| Yummies | 93 Magdalen Way | 766 yd | |
| The Majestic Chinese Takeaway | 101 Magdalen Way | 792 yd | |
| Joe's Chippy | 81 Magdalen Way | 792 yd | |
| Mandarin Chinese | 60 Bells Road | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-Op | 73-75 Magdalen Way | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peterhouse C Of E Primary Academy PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL MAGDALEN SQUARE | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Bwell At Gorleston (Closed) Lowestoft Road | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Corporation Pitches - Magdalen Playing Field MAGDALEN RECREATION GROUND MAGDALEN RECREATION GROUND EDINBURGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Ormiston Herman Academy ORIEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Emerald Park WOODFARM LANE | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Cliff Park Academy KENNEDY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 853 yd |
| Ormiston Venture Academy ORIEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Gorleston Clifftops Marine Parade | tennis courts | 906 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.