Western Road is in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR31 7QF is located in the Claydon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Yarmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Western Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR31 7QG, NR31 7QA, NR31 7PQ, NR31 7QD, NR31 7QH, NR31 7QE, NR31 7PG, NR31 7QB, NR31 7PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR31 7QF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 51.4% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.9% | 48.6% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 32.6% | 39.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 35.1% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 15.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 37.2% | 38.8% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 32.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 16.1% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 10.2% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 7QF this area, 28.6% 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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 28.6% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 15.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.7% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 16.2% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.7% | 94% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 96.5% | 90.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 90.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Road was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% lower than the Claydon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Western Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Claydon and the 134th lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12A Western Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-11-24 | £91,876 |
| 46 Western Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-09-30 | £220,726 |
| 30A Western Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2020-06-30 | £137,814 |
| 48 Western Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-09-28 | £155,429 |
| 30A Western Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2016-07-19 | £124,832 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke Primary Academy Lowestoft Road , Gorleston NR31 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Herman Academy Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JL | 3out of 4 | 958 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 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wroughton Infant Academy Beccles Road , Gorleston NR31 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | 3out of 4 | 1,521 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 | 543 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 | 4,562 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 | 4,562 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 | 307 yd | |
| Great Yarmouth & Gorleston Memory Club | Magdalen Way | 374 yd | |
| The Well and The Pantry ( The Shepherds Purse) | Gorleston Baptist Church, Lowestoft Road | 472 yd | |
| Shrublands Community Cafe | Magdalen Way | 474 yd | |
| PJ's Fish Shop | Springfield Road | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion Public House | 87 Lowestoft Road | 475 yd | |
| Arcadian Club | 61-69 Lowestoft Road | 475 yd | |
| The New Entertainer | 80 Pier Plain | 752 yd | |
| Kevill Arms | Church Rd | 761 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms Public House | 43 Cliff Hill | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Majestic Chinese Takeaway | 101 Magdalen Way | 348 yd | |
| Joe's Chippy | 81 Magdalen Way | 348 yd | |
| Yummies | 93 Magdalen Way | 356 yd | |
| China Garden | 132 Lowestoft Road | 451 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 57 Lowestoft Road | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-Op | 73-75 Magdalen Way | 348 yd | |
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Blackwall Reach | 871 yd | |
| Cafe Smile | 143-146 High Street | 876 yd | |
| Farm Foods | High Street | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peterhouse C Of E Primary Academy PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL PETERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL MAGDALEN SQUARE | grass pitches | 244 yd |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 568 yd |
| Top Body Gymnasium 26A 26A ENGLANDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Gorleston Playing Fields SPENCER AVENUE | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Ormiston Venture Academy ORIEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.