NR31 0BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Century Road, 0.3km 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 0BX offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00169836 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTURY ROAD, NR31 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTURY ROAD, NR31 0BX.
340
39
£ 33,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR31 0BX 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
No single demographic signal dominates NR31 0BX — age 39, 38% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR31 0BX. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 112,000
19 sales · Mean £ 115,105
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR31 0BX is moderate at 57 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
St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School
Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy
St George's Primary & Nursery School, Great Yarmouth
Northgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Shearings Bakery0.9 km
- J & J Wilson (shops) Ltd0.9 km
- White Swan Fish and Seafood0.9 km
- AJ Premier Store0.2 km
- Daily Farm Fresh0.9 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Kings Arms1.0 km
- Luck Lust Liquor & Grinds, Boca0.9 km
- The Lady Haven0.2 km
- Windmill Tavern0.3 km
- Gabby0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- ASDA Café0.7 km
- Brewers Fayre1.0 km
- Noble House0.9 km
- Jessie's0.9 km
- Bombay Night0.9 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Asda Great Yarmouth0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- McDonald's0.6 km
- Capital Kebab0.9 km
- Happy View0.9 km
- Rusty's Plaice0.2 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Great Yarmouth0.7 km
- Berney Arms6.1 km
- Haddiscoe10.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NR310BX · Data under Open Government Licence