NR32 1AB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Lowestoft in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Harbour & Normanston ward and the Waveney constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NR32 1AB offers these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NR32 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00154278 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR32 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR32 1AB.
302
38
£ 30,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR32 1AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR32 1AB spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR32 1AB. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR32 1AB is above average at 131 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Margaret's Primary Academy
Roman Hill Primary School
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Poplars Community Primary School
Ormiston Denes Academy
Horizon School
The Ashley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Fitness Local Ltd0.3 km
- Bargain Point0.1 km
- Bushells Bakery0.0 km
- Heavenly Homemade0.4 km
- Pammy's Store0.4 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rosevale0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Crown Meadow0.4 km
- Factory Arms0.3 km
- Triangle Tavern0.1 km
- Lifeboatmens Social Club0.4 km
- Lowestoft Ex Servicemans Club0.3 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Atlantic Fish Bar0.2 km
- Flint0.2 km
- JOJO's0.1 km
- Lounge India0.1 km
- Marilyn's0.2 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Gaja Eastern European Food Store0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- A Piece Of Cake Foods Ltd0.1 km
- Mediterranean Kebab House0.2 km
- New Shanghai Chinese0.3 km
- Royal Dragon0.1 km
- Lan Tin0.4 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oulton Broad0.3 km
- Lowestoft0.8 km
- Oulton Broad North2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Old Nelson Street0.1 km
- Tennyson Road0.1 km
- Tennyson Road0.1 km
- Runnymede Court0.1 km
- Runnymede Court0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NR321AB · Data under Open Government Licence