Doles Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, NR31 9DZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR31 9DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.8%	51.7%	-0.1%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	48.2%	48.3%	0.1%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 9DZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% 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	18.2%	20.2%	2.0%	37.9%	-17.7%
Married: Opposite sex	65.9%	62.1%	-3.8%	44.2%	17.9%
Separated	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	5.4%	5.6%	0.2%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	9.7%	12.1%	2.4%	6.1%	6.0%

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	41.4%	36.4%	-5.0%	48.4%	-12.0%
Good health	32.5%	38.3%	5.8%	33.6%	4.7%
Fair health	20.4%	22.6%	2.2%	12.7%	9.9%
Bad health	5%	1.9%	-3.1%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

In the area around NR31 9DZ this area, 34.3% 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 17.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.4%	34.3%	-2.1%	18.2%	16.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	7.3%	-7.0%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	16.1%	2.9%	13.4%	2.7%
Apprenticeship	7.4%	8.9%	1.5%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.5%	12.5%	4.0%	16.9%	-4.4%
Degree or Similar	15.1%	17.3%	2.2%	33.8%	-16.5%
Other	5%	3.6%	-1.4%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.3%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.1%	96.9%	-0.2%	81.4%	15.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.1% 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	96.8%	98.1%	1.3%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.7%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	98.1%	2.0%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.3%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.8%	76.7%	4.1%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	18.8%	13.5%	5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.4%	37.2%	-5.8%
Christian	60.9%	46.2%	14.7%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Doles Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Doles Lane was 63.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% lower than the Bradwell South and Hopton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Doles Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bradwell South and Hopton and the 165th highest crime rate of 332 local areas in Great Yarmouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NR31 9DZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Doles Lane are based on 4 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 Doles Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, NR31 9DZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR31 9DZ

Average Price
£410,466

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£410,466

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Doles Lane

Average Price
£400,321

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£400,321

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Doles LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Bungalow Doles Lane, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£124,995	2017-06-01	£168,717
1 Doles Lane, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2006-12-08	£622,705
Cherry Blossom Farm Doles Lane, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2006-05-05	£325,860
Rose Cottage Doles Lane, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2002-07-12	£500,909

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR31 9DZ

Employment

NR31 9DZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NR31 9DZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	121
Full-Time Employee	45
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Construction	12
Human health and social work activities	10
Transport and storage	10
Other	10
Manufacturing	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Education	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	3
Mining and quarrying	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Administrative and support service activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hillside Primary School Lords Lane , Bradwell NR31 8PA	- not rated	409 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands Primary Academy Church Walk , Bradwell NR31 8QQ	3out of 4	580 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School, Bradwell Church Walk , Bradwell NR31 8QQ	- not rated	580 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Homefield VC CofE Primary School Homefield Avenue , Bradwell NR31 8NS	- not rated	790 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Herman Community Primary School Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JL	- not rated	1,736 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Herman Middle School, Gorleston Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JL	- not rated	1,736 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Breydon Voluntary Controlled Church of England Middle School Moorland Way , Belton NR31 9PA	- not rated	2,202 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Peterhouse Middle School Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY	- not rated	2,306 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenacre Middle School Dickens Avenue , NR30 3DT	- not rated	4,000 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP	3out of 4	1,747 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lynn Grove VA High School Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP	- not rated	1,747 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oriel Specialist Mathematics & Computing College Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JJ	- not rated	1,963 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ	- not rated	1,963 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA	- not rated	3,309 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	2,425 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ	- not rated	2,425 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Great Yarmouth College Suffolk Road , Southtown NR31 0ED	- not rated	3,493 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
UET Compass Academy Bell Lane , Belton NR31 9LD	- not rated	1,923 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brooklands Centre Magdalen Way , Eastern Area Pupil Referral Unit NR31 7BP	- not rated	2,053 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Senior Tutorial Centre Shrublands , Magdalen Way NR31 7BP	- not rated	2,053 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Community-Ed Academy Headway House , Trafalgar Road NR31 6NX	- not rated	3,009 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cre8 Futures Learning Centre First Floor ABC Wharf , Southgates Road NR30 3LQ	- not rated	3,818 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Burgh Hall	Lords Lane		456 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Sun Inn	154 Beccles Road		1,017 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mandarin Takeaway	40 Homefield Avenue		799 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Woodlands Primary Academy CHURCH WALK	grass pitches	570 yd
Mill Lane Playing Fields NEPTUNE CLOSE	grass pitches	711 yd
Green Lane Playing Field GREEN LANE	grass pitches	754 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	75.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	62.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	62.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	62.5%

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	12.5%

Download Speed

Median download speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	97.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	2.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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