NR32 1BA is an up-and-coming urban area on Station Square, 0.4km from Lowestoft in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Harbour & Normanston ward and the Waveney constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NR32 1BA offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (183 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00154290 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION SQUARE, NR32 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION SQUARE, NR32 1BA.
311
35
£ 30,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR32 1BA 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
76% of homes in NR32 1BA are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR32 1BA. The average age is 35.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 122,000
3 sales · Mean £ 122,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR32 1BA are high at 183 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
Roman Hill Primary School
Red Oak Primary School
St Margaret's Primary Academy
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Poplars Community Primary School
Phoenix St Peter Academy
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Bushells Bakery0.8 km
- Cofetaria Gabriela's Cakes Lowestoft Ltd0.6 km
- Eventopia0.8 km
- Full Of Sweets0.8 km
- J E Martin0.6 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Hatfield Hotel0.6 km
- Harbour Lights Guest House0.5 km
- Kingsleigh Guest House0.5 km
- The Sandcastle0.5 km
- Wavecrest Guest House0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Blues & Bloater0.5 km
- Pot Black Club0.7 km
- Sports Bar @ The Claremont0.9 km
- The Plough And Sail0.8 km
- Crown Meadow0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Beach Cafe0.7 km
- Coffee @ The Claremont0.9 km
- Community Action Suffolk0.7 km
- Crafty Bees Tearoom0.8 km
- Customer Cafe (Asda)0.7 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Co-op Kirkley0.9 km
- Gaja Eastern European Food Store0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Chick King0.9 km
- Fish And Chips @ The Pier0.9 km
- Ice Cream @ The Claremont0.9 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Kings Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lowestoft0.1 km
- Oulton Broad0.7 km
- Oulton Broad North2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Rail Station0.1 km
- Waveney Chambers0.1 km
- Entrance0.1 km
- Lowestoft Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NR321BA · Data under Open Government Licence