NR30 3AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Southtown in Great Yarmouth. Administratively it sits within Nelson ward and the Great Yarmouth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR30 3AR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00135299 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR30 3AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR30 3AR.
303
37
£ 31,400 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR30 3AR 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 46% social renting, NR30 3AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-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 3AR. The average age is 37.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR30 3AR is above average at 91 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Great Yarmouth Primary Academy
Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy
St George's Primary & Nursery School, Great Yarmouth
Southtown Primary School
Wroughton Junior Academy
St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School
Wroughton Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Almis Supermarket0.8 km
- European Food Store0.9 km
- Express Stores0.9 km
- King Street Mini Market1.0 km
- Post Office Stores1.0 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Carlton Hotel0.7 km
- Hotel Victoria0.6 km
- Sarah's Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Sunnyside Hotel0.8 km
- Andover House0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Blackfriars Tavern0.5 km
- Los Locos0.9 km
- The Cremorne Tavern0.6 km
- The Duke of Wellington1.0 km
- The Recruit0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Forum Coffee House0.9 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.6 km
- Harry Ramsden0.9 km
- HJ's Diner0.6 km
- Las Palmas0.9 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Billys Camden Road Chippy0.5 km
- Corner Fish and Chips0.9 km
- HJ's Icecream Parlour0.6 km
- Pizzagogo and The Embassy Hotel0.7 km
- Top Gem0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farm Foods0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Great Yarmouth2.0 km
- Berney Arms6.8 km
- Haddiscoe10.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR303AR · Data under Open Government Licence