Southgates Road is in Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR30 3LL 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 Southgates Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR30 3DP, NR30 3DW, NR30 3DF, NR30 3DH, NR30 3LJ, NR30 3DQ, NR30 3DL, NR30 3DN, NR30 3DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR30 3LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 3LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 42.6% | 59% | 16.4% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 24.3% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 20.5% | 10.5% | -10.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 41.7% | 44.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 31.6% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 3LL this area, 32.4% 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 10%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 32.4% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.7% | 17.1% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 17.6% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 8.1% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 11.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -23.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| White | 93.4% | 94.6% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 88.6% | 84.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 13.9% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 84.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.3% | 76.7% | -35.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 6% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Lithuania | 7.6% | 0.3% | 7.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 42.5% | 13.5% | 29.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.5% | 37.2% | 22.3% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southgates Road was 255.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% lower than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southgates Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Nelson and the 35th highest crime rate of 332 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 154.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 - 36 Southgates Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2019-10-25 | £5,489 |
| 37 Southgates Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2019-03-20 | £11,017 |
| 33 - 36 Southgates Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2018-01-08 | £281,155 |
| 33 - 36 Southgates Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2018-01-08 | £281,155 |
| 32 Southgates Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-07-04 | £233,933 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Primary & Nursery School Dickens Avenue , NR30 3DT | - not rated | 393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery Dickens Avenue , NR30 3DT | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre First School Barkis Road , NR30 3ED | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy Suffolk Road , NR31 0ER | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Worlledge Community Primary School Suffolk Road , NR31 0ER | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | 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 | 393 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse Middle School Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herman Middle School, Gorleston Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JL | - not rated | 3,526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove VA High School Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Salisbury Road , NR30 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Salisbury Road , NR30 4LS | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth (VA) High School Salisbury Road , NR30 4LS | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cre8 Futures Learning Centre First Floor ABC Wharf , Southgates Road NR30 3LQ | - not rated | 276 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Community-Ed Academy Headway House , Trafalgar Road NR31 6NX | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Novaturient School 22 Euston Road , NR30 1EA | - not rated | 1,824 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 | 1,824 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Centre Magdalen Way , Eastern Area Pupil Referral Unit NR31 7BP | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fed Up | 38 Southgates Road | 2 yd | |
| Teds Cafe | 26-28 Southgates Road | 2 yd | |
| Betsys Burgers Ltd | 4 Middle Road West | 373 yd | |
| South Beach Coffee House | 51 South Beach Parade | 541 yd | |
| Kings Centre | 30 Queen Annes Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfriars Tavern | 94 Blackfriars Road | 415 yd | |
| The Cremorne Tavern | 106 Havelock Road | 581 yd | |
| The Red Herring | 24/25 Havelock Road | 691 yd | |
| Beefeater & Premier Inn | South Beach Parade | 784 yd | |
| Lichfield Arms Public House | 116-117 Lichfield Road | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billys Camden Road Chippy | 37A Camden Road | 368 yd | |
| New Great Wall | 41 Barkis Road | 423 yd | |
| the food court | South Beach Parade | 595 yd | |
| HJ's Icecream Parlour | HJ's Icecream Parlour | 603 yd | |
| Love Sushi also trading as The Cake Drop | 27 Battery Road | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | Farm Foods Limited | 439 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Generation Gym 26-28 26-28 SOUTHGATES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 37 yd |
| St Nicholas Recreation Ground 21 THE GREAT COURT 21 THE GREAT COURT ROYAL NAVAL HOSPITAL | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| East Coast College Sport And Wellbeing Centre LICHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Fitness 2000 SOUTHTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Southtown Common RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND SUFFOLK ROAD | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| York Road Drill Hall (Closed) York Road | 975 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.