NR30 2RN is an up-and-coming urban area on South Quay, 0.7km from Great Yarmouth in Great Yarmouth. Administratively it sits within Nelson ward and the Great Yarmouth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR30 2RN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £72k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.4% 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 NR30 2RN are sourced from Output Area E00135292 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH QUAY, NR30 2RN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH QUAY, NR30 2RN.
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£ 31,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR30 2RN 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
NR30 2RN has a significant social housing presence — 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR30 2RN. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 70,000
3 sales · Mean £ 65,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR30 2RN is above average at 114 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 George's Primary & Nursery School, Great Yarmouth
Southtown Primary School
Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy
St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School
Great Yarmouth Primary Academy
Cobholm Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Almis Supermarket0.2 km
- European Food Store0.5 km
- Express Stores0.5 km
- King Street Mini Market0.2 km
- Post Office Stores0.5 km
- + 74 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Carlton Hotel0.6 km
- Hotel Victoria0.7 km
- Sarah's Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Sunnyside Hotel0.5 km
- Andover House0.5 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Blackfriars Tavern0.4 km
- Los Locos0.2 km
- The Cremorne Tavern0.4 km
- The Duke of Wellington0.5 km
- The Recruit0.2 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Fish and Grill0.6 km
- Forum Coffee House0.2 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.7 km
- Harry Ramsden0.6 km
- HJ's Diner0.7 km
- + 97 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Billys Camden Road Chippy0.5 km
- Corner Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Dixies Tea Stall0.7 km
- Fish Chips and More0.7 km
- HJ's Icecream Parlour0.6 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Farm Foods1.0 km
- Sainsburys Great Yarmouth0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Great Yarmouth1.2 km
- Berney Arms6.7 km
- Haddiscoe10.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NR302RN · Data under Open Government Licence