Rollesby Gardens is in Rollesby, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR29 5HD is located in the West Flegg electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Yarmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rollesby Gardens, Rollesby, Great Yarmouth, NR29 5HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR29 5EQ, NR29 5DJ, NR29 5EG, NR29 5ET, NR29 5ES, NR29 5EE, NR29 5DN, NR29 5EX, NR29 5EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR29 5HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 5HD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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 | 19.7% | 23.4% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 60.3% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 5.8% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 42% | 36.9% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 37.7% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 23.2% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10.3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 18.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 22.5% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 98.5% | 97.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 97.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rollesby Gardens was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Fleggburgh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rollesby Gardens has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Fleggburgh and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rollesby Gardens, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-06-15 | £385,440 |
| 6 Rollesby Gardens, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2011-05-20 | £447,596 |
| 2 Rollesby Gardens, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2008-10-01 | £429,310 |
| 6 Rollesby Gardens, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £209,950 | 2004-09-02 | £378,772 |
| 2 Rollesby Gardens, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2001-02-19 | £419,156 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NR29 5HD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollesby Primary School Main Road , Rollesby NR29 5EH | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleggburgh CofE Primary School Main Road , Fleggburgh NR29 3AG | 3out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Filby Primary School Thrigby Road , Filby NR29 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martham Academy and Nursery Black Street , Martham NR29 4PR | 3out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormesby Village Infant School Spruce Avenue , Ormesby St Margaret NR29 3RY | 3out of 4 | 3,746 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Cafe/Restaurant | Main Road | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollesby Broads Sailing Club | Burghwood Road | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rollesby Playing Field MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 431 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 27.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 35.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 35.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.