Trafalgar Square is in Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR30 2EL is located in the Nelson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Yarmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Trafalgar Square, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR30 2HD, NR30 2HB, NR30 2LX, NR30 2JQ, NR30 2HE, NR30 2HF, NR30 2LD, NR30 2EN, NR30 2LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR30 2EL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 40.6% | 48.9% | 8.3% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 59.4% | 51.1% | -8.3% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.2% | 41.5% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 35.4% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 19.7% | 17% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 2.6% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 36.6% | 36.5% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 39.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 16.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 2EL this area, 35.1% 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 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 35.1% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 12.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 14.5% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 15.5% | 7% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.4% | 79.8% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 64.8% 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 | 75.4% | 64.8% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| European Union | 18.3% | 24.9% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 18.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 64.6% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 14.6% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 3.3% | -3.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 9.5% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.1% | 76.7% | -25.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 11.5% | 0.5% | 11.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trafalgar Square was 382.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% higher than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Trafalgar Square has the 7th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Nelson and the 17th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 214.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Trafalgar Square, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2024-05-29 | £108,920 |
| 2 Trafalgar Square, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-11-30 | £120,483 |
| 4 Trafalgar Square, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2015-06-05 | £163,963 |
| 3 Trafalgar Square, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £95,500 | 2014-12-17 | £147,775 |
| 3 Trafalgar Square, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2013-10-08 | £131,528 |
NR30 2EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Primary & Nursery School, Great Yarmouth St Peter's Road , NR30 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School St Nicholas Road , NR30 1NL | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth Primary Academy Dickens Avenue , NR30 3DT | 1out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy Suffolk Road , NR31 0ER | 2out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southtown Primary School Tamworth Lane , Southtown NR31 0HJ | - not rated | 1,350 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 | 1,607 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | 3out of 4 | 5,346 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 | 3,491 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 | 528 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 | 528 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Specialist School 16a Keyes Avenue , NR30 4AE | - not rated | 2,234 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickys Café and Diner | 39/40 Marine Parade | 44 yd | |
| Columbia Toniponis Taverna | 60-61 Crown Road | 94 yd | |
| Seafood Shack | Marine Parade | 134 yd | |
| Othello Restaurant | 55 Marine Parade | 158 yd | |
| Hotel Ocean | 54 Marine Parade | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlin's 147 Snooker & Pool Cl | 38 Apsley Road | 172 yd | |
| The Albion | 8 Nelson Road Central | 248 yd | |
| Galante Cafe Restaurant and Bar | 46 St Georges Road | 262 yd | |
| Prince Regent Public House | 33-34 Regent Road | 283 yd | |
| Pier Tavern | Britannia Pier, Marine Parade | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrys Traditional Fish & Chips | 39 Marine Parade | 44 yd | |
| Lion & Herring Fish Bar | 30 Trafalgar Road | 48 yd | |
| Lou's | 51 South Beach Parade | 116 yd | |
| KFC | 33 Marine Parade | 134 yd | |
| Subway | 32 Marine Parade | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 90-92 South Market Road | 514 yd | |
| Sainsburys Great Yarmouth | St Nicholas Road | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marina Leisure & Fitness Centre Marine Parade | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 180 yd |
| York Road Drill Hall (Closed) York Road | 444 yd | |
| Northdrive Tennis Courts (Closed) North Drive | tennis courts | 784 yd |
| Wellesley Recreation Ground 11-12 11-12 NORTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Beaconsfield Rec Ground SANDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Legends Fitness Academy STEAM MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.