Postcode Analysis Great Yarmouth, East of England

CRITTENS ROAD, NR31 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRITTENS ROAD, NR31 0AG.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NR31 0AG 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.

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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

NR31 0AG has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR31 0AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crittens Road, 0.4km from Cobholm Island in Great Yarmouth. Administratively it sits within Southtown and Cobholm ward and the Great Yarmouth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR31 0AG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £104k, 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 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00135337 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR31 0AG. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 85,500

4 sales · Mean £ 89,250

Flat

£ 49,750

2 sales · Mean £ 49,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NR31 0AG is above average at 104 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.

Violence and sexual offences199
Shoplifting49
Anti-social behaviour47
Public order44
Other theft40

school Local Schools

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Cobholm Primary Academy

Good144 pupils0.2 km
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Southtown Primary School

Requires Improvement196 pupils0.7 km
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St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School

Good423 pupils0.7 km
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Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy

Good318 pupils1.1 km
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Northgate Primary School

Good414 pupils1.2 km
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St George's Primary & Nursery School, Great Yarmouth

Good227 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Shearings Bakery0.7 km
  • King Street Mini Market0.9 km
  • Boots the Chemist0.7 km
  • Broad Row Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Dearns Fruit and Vegetables0.5 km
  • + 51 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Lacon Arms1.0 km
  • The Kings Arms0.7 km
  • Los Locos1.0 km
  • Gabby0.3 km
  • St Johns Head Public House0.3 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • ASDA Café0.6 km
  • Brewers Fayre0.8 km
  • Noble House0.7 km
  • Forum Coffee House1.0 km
  • 21 East Coffee0.8 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Asda Great Yarmouth0.6 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Sainsburys Great Yarmouth0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Windmill Chinese1.0 km
  • Top Gem1.0 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • China Diner0.3 km
  • Curly0.5 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Great Yarmouth0.5 km
  • Berney Arms6.3 km
  • Haddiscoe11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Great Yarmouth Rail Station0.5 km