North Drive is in Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR30 1AE is located in the Central and Northgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Yarmouth. This postcode has been in use since 2002-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Drive, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR30 1ED, NR30 1EE, NR30 1EL, NR30 1EU, NR30 1EX, NR30 2DJ, NR30 1DY, NR30 2DN, NR30 1DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR30 1AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.9% | 52.1% | -4.8% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 43.1% | 47.9% | 4.8% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NR30 1AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 42.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 24.3% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 16.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 20.5% | 12.8% | -7.7% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.7% | 31.3% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -17.1% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 39.6% | 11.2% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 29% | 21.2% | -7.8% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 11.7% | 6.7% | -5.0% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around NR30 1AE this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46% | 30.2% | -15.8% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 12.5% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 16% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 14.9% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 19.4% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.4% | 93.3% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 87.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 6.4% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 87.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.9% | 76.7% | -19.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Drive was 220.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% lower than the Central and Northgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Central and Northgate and the 45th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 25 Esplanade Court North Drive, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2024-10-11 | £216,146 |
| Flat 24 Esplanade Court North Drive, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-08-09 | £246,392 |
| Flat 2 Esplanade Court North Drive, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2022-07-01 | £223,801 |
| Flat 23 Esplanade Court North Drive, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-06-16 | £160,460 |
| Flat 12 Esplanade Court North Drive, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-03-11 | £206,839 |
NR30 1AE 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 NR30 1AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School St Nicholas Road , NR30 1NL | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary School Northgate Street , NR30 1BP | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Primary & Nursery School, Great Yarmouth St Peter's Road , NR30 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobholm Primary Academy Mill Road , Cobholm NR31 0BA | 2out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southtown Primary School Tamworth Lane , Southtown NR31 0HJ | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Salisbury Road , NR30 4LS | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,948 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caister Academy Windsor Road , Caister-on-Sea NR30 5LS | 3out of 4 | 5,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ | - not rated | 4,200 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novaturient School 22 Euston Road , NR30 1EA | - not rated | 213 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Visiting Teacher Service East at Education Services Centre 22 Euston Road , North Drive NR30 1EA | - not rated | 213 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Specialist School 16a Keyes Avenue , NR30 4AE | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Free schools special | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Terrace Tea Rooms | Beach Terrace Tea Rooms | 156 yd | |
| Havenbridge Coffee Co | Haven Bridge House | 162 yd | |
| The Beach Hut | Kiosk 4 The Esplanade | 191 yd | |
| Duarte's Cafe | 31 Nelson Road North | 310 yd | |
| Coffee Shack | Coffee Shack | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fallen Angels | 83 Marine Parade | 244 yd | |
| Smudgers Bar | Sandown Road | 319 yd | |
| The Jube | Market Gates Shopping Centre | 320 yd | |
| The Lion | 1 Euston Road | 320 yd | |
| Pier Tavern | Britannia Pier, Marine Parade | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryers Delight also trading as Nom Noms | Beach Coach Station, Nelson Road North | 250 yd | |
| China Cottage | 72 Marine Parade | 364 yd | |
| American Burger Bar | Marine Parade | 391 yd | |
| Beachside Takeaway | Beachside Takeaway | 391 yd | |
| The Coffee House | The Coffee House | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Great Yarmouth | St Nicholas Road | 559 yd | |
| Iceland | 90-92 South Market Road | 627 yd | |
| Aldi | North Quay | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northdrive Tennis Courts (Closed) North Drive | tennis courts | 86 yd |
| Wellesley Recreation Ground 11-12 11-12 NORTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 162 yd |
| Beaconsfield Rec Ground SANDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Marina Leisure & Fitness Centre Marine Parade | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy SALISBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 952 yd |
| York Road Drill Hall (Closed) York Road | 1,046 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 | 47.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.