NR29 3NE is a safe, established residential area on Chimney Springs, 1.2km from Scratby in Ormesby St Margaret. Administratively it sits within Ormesby ward and the Great Yarmouth constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR29, NR29 3NE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, up 86.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR29 3NE are sourced from Output Area E00135308 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHIMNEY SPRINGS, NR29 3NE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHIMNEY SPRINGS, NR29 3NE.
335
46
£ 38,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NR29 3NE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £410k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 86.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR29 3NE. The average age is 46.0. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 315,000
2 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NR29 3NE has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ormesby Village Junior School
Ormesby Village Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Ormesby Village Centre0.7 km
- Planet Spice0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ormesby Traditional Fish & Chips0.7 km
- New Sage0.5 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Hirsts Farm Shop and café also trading as Dabs and Crabs0.1 km
- Scratby Park Stores0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Farmers0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Spar0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Great Yarmouth7.8 km
- Berney Arms10.7 km
- Acle10.9 km
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Postcode Profile: NR293NE · Data under Open Government Licence