Claydon Grove is in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR31 8AU 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 Claydon Grove, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 8AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR31 8AR, NR31 8AX, NR31 8AS, NR31 8AZ, NR31 8AT, NR31 8QU, NR31 8FA, NR31 8BB, NR31 8BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR31 8AU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 47.9% | 50% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 8AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 24.9% | 27.5% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 52.1% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 10.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 35.6% | 37.7% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 38.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 19.4% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 21.3% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 16.2% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 23% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 22.6% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 6% | 2.1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.6% | 97.4% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 95.9% | 98.5% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 98.5% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claydon Grove was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% lower than the Claydon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Claydon Grove has the 7th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Claydon and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Claydon Grove, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £338,380 | 2024-10-22 | £325,459 |
| 38 Claydon Grove, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-02-09 | £365,351 |
| 45 Claydon Grove, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-06-23 | £423,636 |
| 50 Claydon Grove, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-06-13 | £433,375 |
| 38 Claydon Grove, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-08-12 | £199,322 |
NR31 8AU 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 8AU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroughton Infant Academy Beccles Road , Gorleston NR31 8AH | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wroughton Junior Academy Burgh Road , Gorleston NR31 8BD | 1out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School East Anglian Way , Gorleston NR31 6QY | 2out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield VC CofE Primary School Homefield Avenue , Bradwell NR31 8NS | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke Primary Academy Lowestoft Road , Gorleston NR31 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | 3out of 4 | 270 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,958 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Salisbury Road , NR30 4LS | 3out of 4 | 4,479 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,077 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 | 3,530 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 | 3,530 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Specialist School 16a Keyes Avenue , NR30 4AE | - not rated | 4,899 yd | Free schools special | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jokers Diner | Jokers Diner | 781 yd | |
| BWell Gym | Unit 8 Bessemer Way | 948 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 2 Gapton Hall Road | 984 yd | |
| St Augustines Place | Addison Road | 1,002 yd | |
| Shrublands Community Cafe | Magdalen Way | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pub On The Shrubs Ltd | Shrublands Community Centre, Hawthorn Road | 674 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | 33 Trafalgar Road West | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pops Meadow Café | Graylands, Hafreys Road | 687 yd | |
| Polished Off | Polished Off | 817 yd | |
| Crystal Kebab | 82 Church Lane | 835 yd | |
| Richmond Oriental | 88 Church Lane | 835 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 59-61 Beccles Road | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Blackbird Close | 889 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Gapton Hall Road | 1,044 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Gapton Hall Road | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn Grove Academy LYNN GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Phoenix Pool & Gym Widgeon Close | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Bwell Gym UNIT 8 UNIT 8 BESSEMER WAY | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Gorleston Playing Fields SPENCER AVENUE | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Harfries Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit 14 Unit 14 Bessemer Way | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 951 yd |
| Southtown Common RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND SUFFOLK ROAD | grass pitches | 952 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 | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.