NR32 1BJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Lowestoft in Lowestoft. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Harbour & Normanston ward and the Waveney constituency.
Day-to-day life in NR32 1BJ has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are high (187 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00154290 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR32 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR32 1BJ.
311
35
£ 30,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR32 1BJ 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
At 76% private renter occupancy, NR32 1BJ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1BJ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR32 1BJ are high at 187 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
St Margaret's Primary Academy
Red Oak Primary School
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Poplars Community Primary School
Phoenix St Peter Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Bushells Bakery1.0 km
- Cofetaria Gabriela's Cakes Lowestoft Ltd0.8 km
- Eventopia0.9 km
- Full Of Sweets0.9 km
- J E Martin0.8 km
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Hatfield Hotel0.8 km
- Harbour Lights Guest House0.7 km
- Kingsleigh Guest House0.7 km
- The Sandcastle0.7 km
- Wavecrest Guest House0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Blues & Bloater0.7 km
- Pot Black Club0.9 km
- The Plough And Sail1.0 km
- Crown Meadow0.6 km
- Factory Arms0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Beach Cafe0.9 km
- Community Action Suffolk0.9 km
- Crafty Bees Tearoom1.0 km
- Customer Cafe (Asda)0.8 km
- Flying Fifteens0.8 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Gaja Eastern European Food Store0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- KFC0.7 km
- Kings Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
- New Embassy Hong Kong1.0 km
- Pinky's0.8 km
- Pizza Time1.0 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lowestoft0.2 km
- Oulton Broad0.5 km
- Oulton Broad North2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Godfrey's Store0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Entrance0.1 km
- Lowestoft Rail Station0.1 km
- Waveney Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NR321BJ · Data under Open Government Licence