NR31 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Century 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 0BS represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 27.7% 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00135350 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTURY ROAD, NR31 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTURY ROAD, NR31 0BS.
328
35
£ 33,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR31 0BS 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 0BS is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 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 down 27.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR31 0BS. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 100,000
31 sales · Mean £ 103,133
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR31 0BS is moderate at 65 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) Ltd0.9 km
- White Swan Fish and Seafood0.9 km
- AJ Premier Store0.1 km
- Daily Farm Fresh0.9 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Kings Arms1.0 km
- Bar 37 - Art Space1.0 km
- Luck Lust Liquor & Grinds, Boca0.8 km
- The Blue Oyster1.0 km
- The Lady Haven0.1 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- ASDA Café0.8 km
- Noble House1.0 km
- Jessie's1.0 km
- Bombay Night0.9 km
- Galante United Express Café0.7 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Asda Great Yarmouth0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- McDonald's0.7 km
- Capital Kebab0.8 km
- Happy View0.9 km
- Rusty's Plaice0.1 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Great Yarmouth0.7 km
- Berney Arms6.1 km
- Haddiscoe10.7 km
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Postcode Profile: NR310BS · Data under Open Government Licence