NR31 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elsie Road, 0.5km from Cobholm Island in Great Yarmouth. Administratively it sits within Southtown and Cobholm ward and the Great Yarmouth constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NR31 0BN offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.9% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NR31 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00135351 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELSIE ROAD, NR31 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELSIE ROAD, NR31 0BN.
237
39
£ 33,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR31 0BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NR31 0BN is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 6.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR31 0BN. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 106,250
20 sales · Mean £ 107,775
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR31 0BN is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cobholm Primary Academy
Southtown Primary School
Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy
St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School
St George's Primary & Nursery School, Great Yarmouth
Northgate Primary School
Great Yarmouth Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Shearings Bakery1.0 km
- White Swan Fish and Seafood1.0 km
- AJ Premier Store0.1 km
- Daily Farm Fresh0.8 km
- King Food Store0.8 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- ASDA Café0.9 km
- Noble House1.0 km
- Jessie's1.0 km
- Bombay Night0.8 km
- Galante United Express Café0.6 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Asda Great Yarmouth0.9 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Iceland1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- McDonald's0.8 km
- Capital Kebab0.7 km
- Happy View0.8 km
- Rusty's Plaice0.2 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Bar 37 - Art Space0.9 km
- Luck Lust Liquor & Grinds, Boca0.7 km
- The Blue Oyster0.9 km
- The Lady Haven0.2 km
- Windmill Tavern0.1 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Great Yarmouth0.8 km
- Berney Arms6.1 km
- Haddiscoe10.7 km
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Postcode Profile: NR310BN · Data under Open Government Licence