NR30 4NS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great Northern Close, 0.5km 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 4NS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4NS are sourced from Output Area E00135158 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT NORTHERN CLOSE, NR30 4NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT NORTHERN CLOSE, NR30 4NS.
297
42
£ 32,600 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR30 4NS 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 4NS has a significant social housing presence — 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 42-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 4NS. The average age is 41.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 88,000
5 sales · Mean £ 89,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR30 4NS is moderate at 60 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 Charter Academy
Northgate Primary School
St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School
Bure Park Specialist Academy
North Denes Primary School and Nursery
St George's Primary & Nursery School, Great Yarmouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Cost Cutter0.9 km
- Ros's Fruit & Veg0.6 km
- Shearings Bakery0.7 km
- Bakery Coffee Shop0.4 km
- GYNET Emergency Food1.0 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Anglia House0.4 km
- Barnard House0.9 km
- Barons Court Hotel0.6 km
- Burlington/Palm Court Hotel0.4 km
- Cleasewood Guest House0.4 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Lacon Arms0.6 km
- The Kings Arms0.7 km
- Coach and Horses Public House0.6 km
- Golfers Arms Pubs & Bars Ltd0.5 km
- Smudgers Bar0.3 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Amici0.2 km
- Brewers Fayre0.9 km
- Coffee Shack0.3 km
- Duarte's Cafe0.6 km
- Eastern Counties Canteen and Social Club0.6 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Sainsburys Great Yarmouth0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Beijing0.5 km
- Flames Pizza and Kebab0.5 km
- Fryers Delight0.5 km
- Great Yarmouth Kebab and Pizza0.5 km
- PJs0.4 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Great Yarmouth1.0 km
- Berney Arms7.7 km
- Haddiscoe12.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR304NS · Data under Open Government Licence