Howard Street South is in Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR30 2PS 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 Howard Street South, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR30 2SN, NR30 2SL, NR30 2SP, NR30 2GB, NR30 2PA, NR30 2QZ, NR30 2SJ, NR30 2PT, NR30 2QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR30 2PS 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 | 48.6% | 47.4% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 52.6% | 1.2% | 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 2PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.4% 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 | 42.2% | 57.4% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 20.7% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 23.7% | 12.8% | -10.9% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 38% | 39.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 33.8% | -6.3% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 17.5% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 7.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 2PS this area, 37.6% 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 12%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.4% | 37.6% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 19.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 12.8% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 14% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 12% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -21.8% |
| Other | 10.4% | 5.8% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 90.4% | 82% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 81.8% | 69.8% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 23.4% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 17.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 69.6% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.2% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 11.3% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 4.9% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 32.9% | 76.7% | -43.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 17.4% | 0.5% | 16.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 34.5% | 13.5% | 21.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Street South was 593.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.3% higher than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howard Street South has the 3rd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Nelson and the 6th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 307.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Howard Street South, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-01-08 | £86,415 |
| 35 Howard Street South, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2021-01-08 | £100,597 |
| 35 Howard Street South, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2016-07-28 | £107,614 |
| 35 Howard Street South, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2014-07-18 | £81,786 |
| 42 Howard Street South, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2014-03-21 | £81,360 |
NR30 2PS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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 | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Other | 25 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 St Nicholas Road , NR30 1NL | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Primary & Nursery School, Great Yarmouth St Peter's Road , NR30 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southtown Primary School Tamworth Lane , Southtown NR31 0HJ | - not rated | 768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobholm Primary Academy Mill Road , Cobholm NR31 0BA | 2out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy Suffolk Road , NR31 0ER | 2out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,808 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | 3out of 4 | 2,940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,741 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | 3out of 4 | 5,248 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 | 3,312 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 | 967 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 | 967 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Specialist School 16a Keyes Avenue , NR30 4AE | - not rated | 2,275 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaipur Indian Restaurant | 158 King Street | 85 yd | |
| Coffee Ventura 2 | 154 King Street | 94 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Tolhouse Street | 115 yd | |
| Quayside Plaza Catering | 9 South Quay | 132 yd | |
| Bombay Nite | 25a King Street | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Bar | 161 King Street | 104 yd | |
| The Blue Oyster | 42 King Street | 225 yd | |
| Bar 37 - Art Space | 37 King Street | 234 yd | |
| Theatre Tavern | 10 Theatre Plain | 250 yd | |
| Feathers | 1 Market Gates | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Kebab | 152 King Street | 85 yd | |
| Domino’s Pizza | 149-150 King Street | 85 yd | |
| Wing Li Takeaway | 30 King Street | 146 yd | |
| Happy View | 54 Deneside | 168 yd | |
| Jones Family Bakery | 26 Regent Street | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 90-92 South Market Road | 443 yd | |
| Sainsburys Great Yarmouth | St Nicholas Road | 601 yd | |
| Tesco | Pasteur Way | 655 yd | |
| Aldi | North Quay | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Road Drill Hall (Closed) York Road | 307 yd | |
| Legends Fitness Academy STEAM MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Marina Leisure & Fitness Centre Marine Parade | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 739 yd |
| Fitness 2000 SOUTHTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| East Coast College Sport And Wellbeing Centre LICHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,031 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 | 35.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.