Nelson Road Central is in Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR30 2JL 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 Nelson Road Central, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR30 2JJ, NR30 2JG, NR30 2JH, NR30 2LD, NR30 2HZ, NR30 2LG, NR30 2HY, NR30 2LA, NR30 2LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR30 2JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.4% | 50.7% | 7.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 56.6% | 49.3% | -7.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 41.5% | 50.7% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 27.7% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 14.2% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 31.6% | 42.1% | 10.5% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 36% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 23.4% | 14.4% | -9.0% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2JL this area, 37.2% 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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 37.2% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 19.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 13.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 8.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 16.9% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.7% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 6.7% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 92.2% | 77.8% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 58.4% 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 | 81.3% | 58.4% | -22.9% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 29.2% | 16.3% | 6.1% | 23.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 9.4% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 58.7% | -22.6% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 16.3% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 12.5% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.3% | 76.7% | -40.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 18% | 0.5% | 17.5% |
| Lithuania | 8.9% | 0.3% | 8.6% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Road Central was 153.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% lower than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Road Central has the 5th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Nelson and the 75th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nelson Road Central, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-02-28 | £83,436 |
| Flat 1 19 Nelson Road Central, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-11-05 | £100,632 |
| 21 Nelson Road Central, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2021-06-03 | £129,037 |
| 21 Nelson Road Central, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-10-16 | £117,295 |
| 24 Nelson Road Central, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2014-02-21 | £132,772 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School St Nicholas Road , NR30 1NL | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southtown Primary School Tamworth Lane , Southtown NR31 0HJ | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy Suffolk Road , NR31 0ER | 2out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobholm Primary Academy Mill Road , Cobholm NR31 0BA | 2out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,614 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,193 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | 3out of 4 | 5,340 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 | 3,453 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 | 610 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 | 610 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Specialist School 16a Keyes Avenue , NR30 4AE | - not rated | 2,191 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Toniponis Taverna | 60-61 Crown Road | 140 yd | |
| Central Cafe | 80 Regent Road | 211 yd | |
| Arches Restaurant | 72 Regent Road | 247 yd | |
| Charlies Tapas Restaurant | 42 Regent Road | 247 yd | |
| Savoy Tandoori | 79 Regent Road | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion | 8 Nelson Road Central | 107 yd | |
| Galante Cafe Restaurant and Bar | 46 St Georges Road | 208 yd | |
| Merlin's 147 Snooker & Pool Cl | 38 Apsley Road | 233 yd | |
| Prince Regent Public House | 33-34 Regent Road | 247 yd | |
| Troll Cart | 7-9 Regent Road | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearno's Chip Saloon | Market Place | 191 yd | |
| Docwras Original Chip Stall | Market Place | 191 yd | |
| London Best Pizza and Kebab | London Best Pizza and Kebab | 191 yd | |
| KIKIN IT | 103 Regent Road | 211 yd | |
| Lion & Herring Fish Bar | 30 Trafalgar Road | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 90-92 South Market Road | 353 yd | |
| Sainsburys Great Yarmouth | St Nicholas Road | 538 yd | |
| Aldi | North Quay | 1,033 yd | |
| Tesco | Pasteur Way | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Road Drill Hall (Closed) York Road | 292 yd | |
| Marina Leisure & Fitness Centre Marine Parade | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 355 yd |
| Northdrive Tennis Courts (Closed) North Drive | tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Legends Fitness Academy STEAM MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Wellesley Recreation Ground 11-12 11-12 NORTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 864 yd |
| Beaconsfield Rec Ground SANDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Fitness 2000 SOUTHTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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.