NR31 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Granville Road, 0.4km from Cobholm Island in Great Yarmouth. Administratively it sits within Southtown and Cobholm ward and the Great Yarmouth constituency.
For families considering a move, NR31 0BY represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. 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 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.7% 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00135350 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANVILLE ROAD, NR31 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANVILLE ROAD, NR31 0BY.
328
35
£ 33,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR31 0BY 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 35, NR31 0BY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 14.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR31 0BY. The average age is 35.0. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 107,500
19 sales · Mean £ 108,152
Detached
£ 124,000
1 sales · Mean £ 124,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR31 0BY is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
47 nearby- Shearings Bakery1.0 km
- J & J Wilson (shops) Ltd1.0 km
- White Swan Fish and Seafood1.0 km
- AJ Premier Store0.1 km
- Daily Farm Fresh0.9 km
- + 42 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- ASDA Café0.9 km
- Noble House1.0 km
- Jessie's1.0 km
- Bombay Night0.9 km
- Galante United Express Café0.7 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Asda Great Yarmouth0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- McDonald's0.7 km
- Capital Kebab0.8 km
- Happy View0.9 km
- Rusty's Plaice0.2 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Bar 37 - Art Space1.0 km
- Luck Lust Liquor & Grinds, Boca0.8 km
- The Blue Oyster1.0 km
- The Lady Haven0.2 km
- Windmill Tavern0.2 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Great Yarmouth0.8 km
- Berney Arms6.0 km
- Haddiscoe10.7 km
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Postcode Profile: NR310BY · Data under Open Government Licence