Postcode Analysis Great Yarmouth, East of England

CALIFORNIA AVENUE, NR29 3NS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALIFORNIA AVENUE, NR29 3NS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

293

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR29 3NS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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.

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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 92% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, NR29 3NS is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 39.6% year-on-year.

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

NR29 3NS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on California Avenue, 0.7km from Newport in Hemsby. Administratively it sits within Ormesby ward and the Great Yarmouth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, down 39.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR29 3NS are sourced from Output Area E00135305 (shared with 8 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 NR29 3NS. The average age is 55.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 264,250

16 sales · Mean £ 275,218

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

3 sales · Mean £ 170,000

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

NR29 3NS has low crime rates — 16 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Green Farm Stores0.8 km
  • https://www.facebook.com/scratbygardencentre/0.8 km
  • Scratby Bakery0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Kings Head0.5 km
  • Ti's Bar & Grill0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • East Beach Coffee0.7 km
  • Summerfields Holiday Park0.8 km
  • Tastebud Tearooms0.7 km
  • Whites Lounge Bar0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Green Farm Fish & Chip shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Great Yarmouth8.1 km
  • Berney Arms12.0 km
  • Acle12.7 km