Palgrave Road is in Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR30 1QE 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 Palgrave Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR30 1BT, NR30 1QF, NR30 1BS, NR30 1BP, NR30 1QG, NR30 1DD, NR30 1QQ, NR30 1BW, NR30 1QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR30 1QE has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 48.4% | 48% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51.6% | 52% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 1QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 35.9% | 45.3% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 32.7% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 13.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 44.8% | 34.6% | -10.2% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 40.8% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 17.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1QE this area, 28.2% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 28.2% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 14.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15.5% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 17.9% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 7.6% | 4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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 | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 90.2% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 87.3% | 82.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 12% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 83.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 76.7% | -21.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palgrave Road was 170.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the Central and Northgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Palgrave Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Central and Northgate and the 65th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 Palgrave Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-03-14 | £140,548 |
| 143 Palgrave Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2023-07-10 | £136,348 |
| 139 Palgrave Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2023-06-01 | £137,066 |
| 131 Palgrave Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2023-02-10 | £187,319 |
| 148 Palgrave Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-10-25 | £200,474 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Primary School Northgate Street , NR30 1BP | - not rated | 179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School St Nicholas Road , NR30 1NL | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobholm Primary Academy Mill Road , Cobholm NR31 0BA | 2out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Denes Primary and Nursery School North Denes Primary and Nursery School , Jellicoe Road NR30 4HF | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Primary & Nursery School, Great Yarmouth St Peter's Road , NR30 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 795 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | 3out of 4 | 4,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caister Academy Windsor Road , Caister-on-Sea NR30 5LS | 3out of 4 | 4,425 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 | 4,737 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bure Park Specialist School 16a Keyes Avenue , NR30 4AE | - not rated | 885 yd | Free schools special | No | Boys | More About School |
| Novaturient School 22 Euston Road , NR30 1EA | - not rated | 1,205 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 | 1,205 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea St George's Drive , Caister-on-Sea NR30 5QW | 4out of 4 | 4,801 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Lounge | Unit 3 Estcourt Road | 135 yd | |
| Eastern Counties Canteen and Social Club | Caister Road | 287 yd | |
| The Wanger | 49 Northgate Street | 350 yd | |
| Variety Food Store | 199 Northgate Street | 371 yd | |
| Brewers Fayre | Runham Road | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsmans Arms | 83-84 Northgate Street | 191 yd | |
| Lacon Arms | 172 Alderson Road | 202 yd | |
| Coach and Horses Public House | 196/7 Northgate St | 380 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 229 Northgate Street | 554 yd | |
| Golfers Arms Pubs & Bars Ltd | 27 North Denes Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Pizza and Kebab | 157 Northgate Street | 151 yd | |
| Beijing | 159 Northgate Street | 151 yd | |
| Windmill Chinese | 190 Northgate Street | 280 yd | |
| PJ's | 202 Northgate Street | 380 yd | |
| Royal Kebab | 204 Northgate Street | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Great Yarmouth | Vauxhall Station | 735 yd | |
| Aldi | North Quay | 755 yd | |
| Sainsburys Great Yarmouth | St Nicholas Road | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy SALISBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 681 yd |
| Beaconsfield Rec Ground SANDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Wellesley Recreation Ground 11-12 11-12 NORTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 869 yd |
| Alderman Swindell Primary School (Closed) Beresford Road | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Northdrive Tennis Courts (Closed) North Drive | tennis courts | 1,035 yd |
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy (Barnard Bridge Sports Ground) Barnard Avenue | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.