Tan Lane is in Caister On Sea, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR30 5BL is located in the Caister South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Yarmouth. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tan Lane, Caister On Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR30 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR30 5DW, NR30 5DR, NR30 5DY, NR30 5DS, NR30 5DG, NR30 5DU, NR30 5HA, NR30 5DX, NR30 5DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR30 5BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 49.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 29.4% | 31% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 38.7% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 16.8% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 39.9% | 33.5% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -14.9% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 38.2% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 20.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 23.4% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 13% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 20.1% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 19.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 14.9% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.9% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.5% | 98.2% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.6% | 97.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tan Lane was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% lower than the Caister North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tan Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Caister North and the 60th lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% 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 Tan Lane, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £244,500 | 2022-09-16 | £232,471 |
| 23 Tan Lane, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-08-27 | £217,701 |
| 21 Tan Lane, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-09-04 | £220,803 |
| 23 Tan Lane, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2016-07-07 | £213,792 |
| 23A Tan Lane, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2014-07-04 | £215,928 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NR30 5BL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caister Junior School Caister Junior School , Kingston Avenue NR30 5ET | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caister Infant, Nursery School and Children's Centre Kingston Avenue , Caister-on-Sea NR30 5ET | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Denes Primary and Nursery School North Denes Primary and Nursery School , Jellicoe Road NR30 4HF | 3out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary School Northgate Street , NR30 1BP | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School St Nicholas Road , NR30 1NL | 3out of 4 | 4,282 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caister Academy Windsor Road , Caister-on-Sea NR30 5LS | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Salisbury Road , NR30 4LS | 3out of 4 | 3,296 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea St George's Drive , Caister-on-Sea NR30 5QW | 4out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bure Park Specialist School 16a Keyes Avenue , NR30 4AE | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Free schools special | No | Boys | More About School |
| Novaturient School 22 Euston Road , NR30 1EA | - not rated | 4,391 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 | 4,391 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESC Events Norfolk | ESC Events Norfolk | 143 yd | |
| Caister Lifeboat | Skippers Walk | 361 yd | |
| The Old Manor Cafe | Manor Road | 363 yd | |
| Never Turn Back | Manor Road | 363 yd | |
| The Rabbit Hutch | King George V Pavillion, Allendale Road | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | 2 Victoria Street | 115 yd | |
| Caister Bowls Club | King George V Pavillion, Allendale Road | 480 yd | |
| Kings Arms | West Road | 501 yd | |
| The Gate | High Street | 618 yd | |
| Gate | High Street | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryans Fish & Chips | 53 Tan Lane | 14 yd | |
| Caister Kebab & Pizza | 13 Yarmouth Road | 115 yd | |
| Spicy Papadum | 6 Tan Lane | 117 yd | |
| Tasty House | 4 Yarmouth Road | 180 yd | |
| Brilliant Fish & Chips | 26 High Street | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Yarmouth Rd | 143 yd | |
| East of England Co-op (Caister-on-Sea) | 72 High Street | 456 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Express At Old Hall NORWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 545 yd |
| Caister Infant Nursery School And Children'S Centre KINGSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| King George V Playing Field HAYLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Great Yarmouth And Caister Golf Club YARMOUTH ROAD | golf | 633 yd |
| Caister Academy WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.