Bower Close, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, NR29 5DL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR29 5DL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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	49.7%	47.6%	-2.1%	51.0%	-3.4%
Male	50.3%	52.4%	2.1%	49.0%	3.4%

Partnership Status

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 5DL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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	20%	22%	2.0%	37.9%	-15.9%
Married: Opposite sex	56.3%	55.4%	-0.9%	44.2%	11.2%
Married: Same sex	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	3.1%	2.4%	-0.7%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	10.2%	11.5%	1.3%	9.1%	2.4%
Widowed	9.2%	8.1%	-1.1%	6.1%	2.0%

Health

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	39.2%	41.7%	2.5%	48.4%	-6.7%
Good health	34.4%	35.7%	1.3%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	19.7%	17.2%	-2.5%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	5.6%	4.4%	-1.2%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.9%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.8%	25.7%	-4.1%	18.2%	7.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	8.1%	-3.6%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	14.5%	-4.3%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	4%	9.5%	5.5%	5.3%	4.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	16.9%	6.7%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	20%	21.6%	1.6%	33.8%	-12.2%
Other	5.5%	3.7%	-1.8%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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)
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	99.4%	97.8%	-1.6%	81.4%	16.4%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	98.3%	97.5%	-0.8%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	97.5%	-0.6%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.3%	76.7%	2.6%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	20.1%	13.5%	6.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.4%	37.2%	-6.8%
Christian	56.1%	46.2%	9.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	11.6%	6.0%	5.6%

Safety

Is Bower Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bower Close was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% higher than the Hickling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bower Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hickling and the 139th highest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NR29 5DL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bower Close are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Norfolk.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bower Close, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, NR29 5DL

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR29 5DL

Average Price
£396,006

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£396,006

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bower Close

Average Price
£450,366

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£450,366

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bower CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Bower Close, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2021-03-12	£447,605
4 Bower Close, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2020-11-30	£288,496
1 Bower Close, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£307,000	2016-08-18	£419,423
2 Bower Close, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2014-11-14	£418,760
1 Bower Close, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2014-08-19	£397,461

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR29 5DL

Employment

NR29 5DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5DL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	134
Full-Time Employee	66
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	29
Looking after home or family	15
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	15
Education	13
Other	13
Manufacturing	12
Transport and storage	12
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Mining and quarrying	4
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ludham Primary School and Nursery School Road , Ludham NR29 5QN	3out of 4	2,713 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Catfield Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School School Lane , Catfield NR29 5DA	3out of 4	3,951 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Martham Academy and Nursery Black Street , Martham NR29 4PR	3out of 4	4,472 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hickling CofE VC Infant School The Street , Hickling NR12 0XX	3out of 4	5,159 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Flegg High Ormiston Academy Somerton Road , Martham NR29 4QD	3out of 4	5,054 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bridgestones of Potter	Unit 3, Bridge Stores		762 yd
Flour and Bean	Flour And Bean, Lathams		762 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Falgate Inn	Falgate Inn, Ludham Road		51 yd
The Norada Grill and Tavern	Norada Pub And Restaurant, Bridge Road		779 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bangers And Beverages	Bridge Road, Potter Heigham	762 yd
Millie Moo's of Potter	Unit 2, Bridge Stores	762 yd
Nippy Chippy on The Broads	Bridge Road	903 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NR29 5DL postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.