Postcode Analysis Great Yarmouth, East of England

SOUTH QUAY, NR30 2RN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH QUAY, NR30 2RN.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 31,400 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British80.9%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences440
Anti-social behaviour133
Criminal damage and arson92
Other theft63
Public order62

school Local Schools

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St George's Primary & Nursery School, Great Yarmouth

Good227 pupils0.5 km
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Southtown Primary School

Requires Improvement196 pupils0.6 km
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Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy

Good318 pupils0.6 km
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St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School

Good423 pupils0.9 km
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Great Yarmouth Primary Academy

Good412 pupils0.9 km
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Cobholm Primary Academy

Good144 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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