NR30 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on North Drive, 0.8km from Northgate in Great Yarmouth. Administratively it sits within Central and Northgate ward and the Great Yarmouth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR30 1AE is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £227k. 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 NR30 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00135148 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH DRIVE, NR30 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH DRIVE, NR30 1AE.
329
50
£ 32,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR30 1AE 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
With 40% social renting, NR30 1AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR30 1AE. The average age is 50.1. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 205,000
20 sales · Mean £ 214,849
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR30 1AE is above average at 106 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
St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School
Northgate Primary School
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy
St George's Primary & Nursery School, Great Yarmouth
Bure Park Specialist Academy
Cobholm Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Shearings Bakery0.8 km
- Post Office Stores1.0 km
- Boots the Chemist0.7 km
- Britannia Seafood Bar0.4 km
- Broad Row Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 57 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
58 nearby- Anglia House0.2 km
- Barons Court Hotel0.1 km
- Burlington/Palm Court Hotel0.2 km
- Cleasewood Guest House0.2 km
- Dene House0.9 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Lacon Arms0.9 km
- The Kings Arms0.7 km
- The Duke of Wellington1.0 km
- Long John Bar0.4 km
- Long John's Showbar/Pier Tavern0.4 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Amici0.4 km
- Coffee Shack0.3 km
- Duarte's Cafe0.3 km
- Noble House0.8 km
- The Beach Hut0.2 km
- + 83 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsburys Great Yarmouth0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Beijing0.8 km
- Flames Pizza and Kebab0.8 km
- Fryers Delight0.0 km
- Windmill Chinese0.7 km
- Dixies Tea Stall0.9 km
- + 50 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Great Yarmouth1.1 km
- Berney Arms7.6 km
- Haddiscoe12.0 km
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Postcode Profile: NR301AE · Data under Open Government Licence