St Francis Way is in Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR30 1PE is located in the Central and Northgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Yarmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Francis Way, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR30 1HT, NR30 1LE, NR30 1LJ, NR30 1HR, NR30 1PF, NR30 1LF, NR30 1RP, NR30 1HU, NR30 1HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR30 1PE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 48.8% | 47.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 52.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 1PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.2% 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 | 57.2% | 60.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.6% | 19% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 18% | 15.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 42.8% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 28.9% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 18.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 1PE this area, 35.2% 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 13.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 35.2% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 17.9% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 13.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 9.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 13.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -20.0% |
| Other | 13.4% | 6.5% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95% | 80.4% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 62.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 62.2% | -24.0% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 24.6% | 14.9% | 6.1% | 18.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 62.2% | -23.7% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 10.4% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.3% | 76.7% | -34.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 12.8% | 0.5% | 12.3% |
| Lithuania | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Francis Way was 1040.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 275.6% higher than the Central and Northgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Francis Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Central and Northgate and the 4th highest crime rate of 332 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 532.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 St Francis Way, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £26,000 | 2001-11-06 | £68,779 |
NR30 1PE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Other | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery St Nicholas Road , NR30 1NL | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobholm Primary School Mill Road , Cobholm NR31 0BA | - not rated | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobholm Primary Academy Mill Road , Cobholm NR31 0BA | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southtown Primary School Tamworth Lane , Southtown NR31 0HJ | - not rated | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southtown Primary School Tamworth Lane , Southtown NR31 0HJ | 2out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Middle School Dickens Avenue , NR30 3DT | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse Middle School Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY | - not rated | 4,432 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herman Middle School, Gorleston Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JL | - not rated | 4,851 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,543 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Salisbury Road , NR30 4LS | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth (VA) High School Salisbury Road , NR30 4LS | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,233 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove VA High School Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | - not rated | 3,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth College Suffolk Road , Southtown NR31 0ED | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ | - not rated | 3,658 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ | - not rated | 3,659 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 | 921 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 | 921 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cre8 Futures Learning Centre First Floor ABC Wharf , Southgates Road NR30 3LQ | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Specialist Academy 16a Keyes Avenue , NR30 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Free schools special | No | Boys | More About School |
| Community-Ed Academy Headway House , Trafalgar Road NR31 6NX | - not rated | 3,050 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Diner | 4 Hall Quay | 122 yd | |
| Market Row Kitchen | 30 Market Row | 124 yd | |
| Mark's Pantry | 34 Market Row | 124 yd | |
| RD Projects GY | 15a Hall Quay | 164 yd | |
| Linda's takeaway | Jim the Butchers | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tombstone Saloon | 6 George Street | 50 yd | |
| Gabby | 5 George Street | 50 yd | |
| St Johns Head | 58 North Quay | 139 yd | |
| David & Vanessa Staff | 17 Market Place | 149 yd | |
| Theatre Tavern | 10 Theatre Plain | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juicy Lucys | 17/18 Broad Row | 74 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 16 Market Place | 163 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 19 Market Place | 167 yd | |
| Mr Wrap | Stall 19, Market Place | 167 yd | |
| Go Thai | 25 Market Place | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | North Quay | 360 yd | |
| Sainsburys Great Yarmouth | St Nicholas Road | 483 yd | |
| Iceland | 90-92 South Market Road | 490 yd | |
| Tesco | Pasteur Way | 617 yd | |
| Asda Great Yarmouth | Vauxhall Station | 714 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Fitness Academy STEAM MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| York Road Drill Hall (Closed) York Road | 766 yd | |
| Cobholm Recreation Ground | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Wellesley Recreation Ground 11-12 11-12 NORTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,027 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 271.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.