Elm Avenue, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7PL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR31 7PL 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	47.5%	49%	1.5%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	52.5%	51%	-1.5%	49.0%	2.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NR31 7PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.3%	28.7%	-2.6%	37.9%	-9.2%
Married: Opposite sex	50.2%	55.5%	5.3%	44.2%	11.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.1%	1.8%
Separated	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	8.4%	7.2%	-1.2%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	9.3%	6.2%	-3.1%	6.1%	0.1%

Health

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	39.3%	42%	2.7%	48.4%	-6.4%
Good health	41.2%	37%	-4.2%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	14%	15.6%	1.6%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	5.1%	3.3%	-1.8%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	1.2%	0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 17.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.1%	25.7%	-3.4%	18.2%	7.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.1%	15.2%	-2.9%	9.6%	5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	13.3%	-5.6%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	6.7%	0.1%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	18.6%	8.0%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	13.2%	17.1%	3.9%	33.8%	-16.7%
Other	3.5%	3.3%	-0.2%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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)
Other Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.8%	97.9%	-0.9%	81.4%	16.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	96.1%	97.1%	1.0%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	2.7%	0.4%	-2.3%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	97.1%	1.0%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.9%	76.7%	-2.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	25.3%	13.5%	11.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.9%	37.2%	14.7%
Christian	42.4%	46.2%	-3.8%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Elm Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Avenue was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% lower than the Magdalen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Elm Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Magdalen and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NR31 7PL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Elm Avenue are based on 83 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Great Yarmouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Elm Avenue, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7PL

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR31 7PL

Average Price
£290,677

Semi-Detached
£227,994

Terraced
£219,650

Detached
£360,406

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elm Avenue

Average Price
£283,339

Semi-Detached
£231,713

Terraced
£213,944

Detached
£356,663

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elm AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18A Elm Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-03-24	£258,666
20 Elm Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£212,500	2025-02-11	£219,175
39 Elm Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-08-29	£266,335
24 Elm Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2024-04-18	£193,240
34 Elm Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£298,000	2023-12-01	£311,194

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR31 7PL

Employment

NR31 7PL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NR31 7PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	76
Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Construction	14
Education	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Manufacturing	5
Other	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY	3out of 4	282 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stradbroke Primary Academy Lowestoft Road , Gorleston NR31 6LZ	3out of 4	559 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Herman Academy Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JL	3out of 4	1,086 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School East Anglian Way , Gorleston NR31 6QY	2out of 4	1,174 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy Orde Avenue , Gorleston-on-Sea NR31 6SZ	3out of 4	1,265 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ	4out of 4	1,090 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA	3out of 4	1,255 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP	3out of 4	1,585 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ	- not rated	727 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Novaturient School 22 Euston Road , NR30 1EA	- not rated	4,703 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	4,703 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
PJ's Fish Shop	Springfield Road	333 yd
The Well and The Pantry ( The Shepherds Purse)	Gorleston Baptist Church, Lowestoft Road	357 yd
Margo's Lounge	58 Bells Road	418 yd
St Mary Magdalen Church	Magdalen Square	498 yd
Playstax and Teds Town	Englands Lane	506 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Albion Public House	87 Lowestoft Road	320 yd
Arcadian Club	61-69 Lowestoft Road	320 yd
Oddfellows Arms Public House	43 Cliff Hill	571 yd
Bar One	Bar One	612 yd
The New Entertainer	80 Pier Plain	618 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China Garden	132 Lowestoft Road	157 yd
Four Seasons	57 Lowestoft Road	320 yd
Four Seasons	57 Lowestoft Road	320 yd
Tonys Fish Bar	81 Lower Cliff Road	388 yd
Mandarin Chinese	60 Bells Road	418 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
East of England Co-Op	73-75 Magdalen Way	613 yd
WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited	Blackwall Reach	866 yd
Cafe Smile	143-146 High Street	921 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Peterhouse C Of E Primary Academy PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL MAGDALEN SQUARE	grass pitches	379 yd
Top Body Gymnasium 26A 26A ENGLANDS LANE	health and fitness suite	523 yd
East Norfolk Sixth Form College CHURCH LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	803 yd
Gorleston Playing Fields SPENCER AVENUE	grass pitches	954 yd
Gorleston Clifftops Marine Parade	tennis courts	955 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	85.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	85.1%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	107.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.