Links Close, Caister On Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR30 5DD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR30 5DD has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	52.7%	50%	-2.7%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	47.3%	50%	2.7%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	27.4%	31.7%	4.3%	37.9%	-6.2%
Married: Opposite sex	45.7%	43.6%	-2.1%	44.2%	-0.6%
Separated	3.4%	0.4%	-3.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	9.6%	17.6%	8.0%	9.1%	8.5%
Widowed	13.9%	6.6%	-7.3%	6.1%	0.5%

Health

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	43.2%	34.8%	-8.4%	48.4%	-13.6%
Good health	34.9%	44.1%	9.2%	33.6%	10.5%
Fair health	15.4%	14.8%	-0.6%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	5.4%	6.3%	0.9%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 15.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.2%	19.6%	-12.6%	18.2%	1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	15.2%	-0.7%	9.6%	5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	20%	3.2%	13.4%	6.6%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	10%	6.2%	5.3%	4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	17%	5.0%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	14.9%	15.7%	0.8%	33.8%	-18.1%
Other	4.3%	2.6%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
White	99.2%	98%	-1.2%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% 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	96.7%	97.3%	0.6%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	2.5%	1.2%	-1.3%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95%	97.3%	2.3%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
2-5 Years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77%	76.7%	0.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	22.3%	13.5%	8.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37%	37.2%	-0.2%
Christian	58.3%	46.2%	12.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Links Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Links Close was 4.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.3% lower than the Caister North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Links Close has the lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Caister North and the 4th lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NR30 5DD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Links Close are based on 38 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Great Yarmouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Links Close, Caister On Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR30 5DD

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR30 5DD

Average Price
£239,800

Semi-Detached
£232,317

Terraced
£244,056

Detached
£306,629

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Links Close

Average Price
£231,024

Semi-Detached
£227,507

Terraced
£235,348

Detached
£264,218

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Links CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Links Close, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2023-12-01	£251,066
27 Links Close, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2021-02-19	£223,663
24 Links Close, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£171,000	2020-07-03	£212,800
20 Links Close, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2020-01-29	£194,534
2 Links Close, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£178,000	2019-03-08	£216,696

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR30 5DD

Employment

NR30 5DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in NR30 5DD 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	74
Full-Time Employee	74
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	3
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Human health and social work activities	14
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Manufacturing	5
Other	4
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	665 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	665 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	2,047 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northgate Primary School Northgate Street , NR30 1BP	- not rated	3,151 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School St Nicholas Road , NR30 1NL	3out of 4	4,081 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Caister Academy Windsor Road , Caister-on-Sea NR30 5LS	3out of 4	1,149 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Salisbury Road , NR30 4LS	3out of 4	3,092 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,743 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bure Park Specialist School 16a Keyes Avenue , NR30 4AE	- not rated	2,454 yd	Free schools special	No	Boys	More About School
Novaturient School 22 Euston Road , NR30 1EA	- not rated	4,188 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	4,188 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
ESC Events Norfolk	ESC Events Norfolk	137 yd
Caister Lifeboat	Skippers Walk	420 yd
The Old Manor Cafe	Manor Road	543 yd
Never Turn Back	Manor Road	543 yd
The Rabbit Hutch	King George V Pavillion, Allendale Road	683 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ship	2 Victoria Street	261 yd
Kings Arms	West Road	640 yd
Caister Bowls Club	King George V Pavillion, Allendale Road	683 yd
The Gate	High Street	783 yd
Gate	High Street	783 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ryans Fish & Chips	53 Tan Lane	203 yd
Tasty House	4 Yarmouth Road	205 yd
Caister Kebab & Pizza	13 Yarmouth Road	208 yd
Spicy Papadum	6 Tan Lane	268 yd
Brilliant Fish & Chips	26 High Street	410 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Yarmouth Rd		137 yd
East of England Co-op (Caister-on-Sea)	72 High Street		629 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Great Yarmouth And Caister Golf Club YARMOUTH ROAD	golf	447 yd
Fitness Express At Old Hall NORWICH ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	706 yd
Caister Infant Nursery School And Children'S Centre KINGSTON AVENUE	grass pitches	745 yd
King George V Playing Field HAYLETT CLOSE	grass pitches	772 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	113.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.