Beccles Road is in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR31 8DD 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 Beccles Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 8DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR31 8EW, NR31 8AL, NR31 8DB, NR31 8EP, NR31 8EJ, NR31 8LP, NR31 8LN, NR31 8ER, NR31 8DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR31 8DD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 51.4% | 52.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 8DD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 22.4% | 27.5% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 51.9% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 10.9% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 5.8% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 41.4% | 42.4% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 38.9% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 15.6% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 20.5% | -16.4% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 12.8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 17.1% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.8% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 14.3% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 4.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 98.2% | 93.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beccles Road was 33.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.9% lower than the Claydon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beccles Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Claydon and the 90th 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 fallen by about -60.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311 Beccles Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-10-04 | £211,728 |
| 313 Beccles Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-06-30 | £174,447 |
| 297 Beccles Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2019-08-23 | £213,273 |
| 299 Beccles Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2015-12-18 | £216,562 |
| 297 Beccles Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2015-11-13 | £216,893 |
NR31 8DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroughton Infant Academy Beccles Road , Gorleston NR31 8AH | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wroughton Junior Academy Burgh Road , Gorleston NR31 8BD | 1out of 4 | 461 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 | 889 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke Primary Academy Lowestoft Road , Gorleston NR31 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,287 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 | 279 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Salisbury Road , NR30 4LS | 3out of 4 | 4,771 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 | 736 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 | 3,789 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 | 3,789 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Specialist School 16a Keyes Avenue , NR30 4AE | - not rated | 5,220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrublands Community Cafe | Magdalen Way | 653 yd | |
| Great Yarmouth & Gorleston Memory Club | Magdalen Way | 936 yd | |
| St Augustines Place | Addison Road | 988 yd | |
| Palace Cinema | 159/164 High Street | 1,045 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 134-136 High Street | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pub On The Shrubs Ltd | Shrublands Community Centre, Hawthorn Road | 396 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | 33 Trafalgar Road West | 791 yd | |
| Kevill Arms | Church Rd | 809 yd | |
| The William Adams | 176-177 High Street | 1,050 yd | |
| Rich Food | 47 High Street | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Kebab | 82 Church Lane | 471 yd | |
| Richmond Oriental | 88 Church Lane | 471 yd | |
| Pops Meadow Café | Graylands, Hafreys Road | 808 yd | |
| Polished Off | Polished Off | 874 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 182 Church Road | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-Op | 73-75 Magdalen Way | 1,017 yd | |
| Farm Foods | High Street | 1,036 yd | |
| Cafe Smile | 143-146 High Street | 1,052 yd | |
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Blackbird Close | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn Grove Academy LYNN GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Gorleston Playing Fields SPENCER AVENUE | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 598 yd |
| Phoenix Pool & Gym Widgeon Close | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 666 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 267.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 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.