Sycamore Avenue is in Martham, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR29 4QW is located in the West Flegg electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Yarmouth. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sycamore Avenue, Martham, Great Yarmouth, NR29 4QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR29 4RT, NR29 4QS, NR29 4FA, NR29 4SD, NR29 4SE, NR29 4RZ, NR29 4QP, NR29 4RY, NR29 4SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR29 4QW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 49.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NR29 4QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.3% | 16.5% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 68.8% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 24.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 33.1% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 39% | 38.9% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 20.5% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 21% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 12.3% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 11% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 16.9% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 18.7% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.2% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 98.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.6% | 98.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 65.7% | 46.2% | 19.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Avenue was 8.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% lower than the Fleggburgh average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Sycamore Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Fleggburgh and the 13th lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sycamore Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-10-02 | £357,589 |
| 14 Sycamore Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-09-23 | £307,544 |
| 5 Sycamore Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-06-06 | £338,658 |
| 19 Sycamore Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-08-22 | £329,769 |
| 6 Sycamore Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-08-02 | £378,265 |
NR29 4QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR29 4QW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 125 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martham Academy and Nursery Black Street , Martham NR29 4PR | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rollesby Primary School Main Road , Rollesby NR29 5EH | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemsby Primary School School Loke , Hemsby NR29 4LH | 3out of 4 | 3,960 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleggburgh CofE Primary School Main Road , Fleggburgh NR29 3AG | 3out of 4 | 4,221 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterton Primary School and Nursery Black Street , Winterton-on-Sea NR29 4AP | 2out of 4 | 4,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flegg High Ormiston Academy Somerton Road , Martham NR29 4QD | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JC's Bistro | 7 The Green | 360 yd | |
| Martham Sports and Social Club | Playing Field Lane | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms Public House | 15 The Green | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal China | 11 The Green | 346 yd | |
| Martham Kebab & Pizza | 9 The Green | 362 yd | |
| Taylors Quality Fish and Chips | 53 The Green | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martham East of England Co-Op | 4 The Green | 277 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Martham Recreation Ground ROLLESBY ROAD | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Martham Primary BLACK STREET | grass pitches | 939 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 29 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.