Willow Avenue is in Bradwell, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR31 8HY is located in the Bradwell North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Yarmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Avenue, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, NR31 8HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR31 8NL, NR31 8HZ, NR31 8NJ, NR31 8JA, NR31 8NG, NR31 8NR, NR31 8JH, NR31 8JB, NR31 8HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR31 8HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% 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 | 15.9% | 17.6% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.2% | 61% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 36.2% | 33.8% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 38.9% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 18.6% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 8HY this area, 34.5% 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 34.5% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 7.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 10.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 10.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 15.3% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 18.2% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 100% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97.4% | 95.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 95.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Avenue was 3.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.9% lower than the Bradwell North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Willow Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bradwell North and the lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Willow Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-01-05 | £207,407 |
| 31 Willow Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-05-30 | £264,722 |
| 39 Willow Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2022-05-27 | £293,692 |
| 14 Willow Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-02-09 | £251,336 |
| 2 Willow Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2022-01-14 | £183,756 |
NR31 8HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8HY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 137 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Primary School Lords Lane , Bradwell NR31 8PA | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield VC CofE Primary School Homefield Avenue , Bradwell NR31 8NS | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary Academy Church Walk , Bradwell NR31 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Herman Academy Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JL | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wroughton Infant Academy Beccles Road , Gorleston NR31 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,978 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 | 1,835 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 | 4,774 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 | 4,774 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgh Hall | Lords Lane | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Inn | 154 Beccles Road | 656 yd | |
| Pub On The Shrubs Ltd | Shrublands Community Centre, Hawthorn Road | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Takeaway | 40 Homefield Avenue | 317 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 2 Mill Lane | 553 yd | |
| The Fish Inn | Unit 3-4 Co-Op Superstore | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Blackbird Close | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane Playing Fields NEPTUNE CLOSE | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Phoenix Pool & Gym Widgeon Close | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 692 yd |
| Green Lane Playing Field GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Woodlands Primary Academy CHURCH WALK | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Lynn Grove Academy LYNN GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 65 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.