NR32 1DH is an up-and-coming urban area on Battery Green Road, 0.2km from Lowestoft in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Harbour & Normanston ward and the Waveney constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR32 1DH is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (249 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £140k, 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00187875 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BATTERY GREEN ROAD, NR32 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATTERY GREEN ROAD, NR32 1DH.
325
39
£ 30,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR32 1DH 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
Economic hardship is measurable here. NR32 1DH's IMD rank, 9% unemployment, and 33% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR32 1DH. The average age is 38.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR32 1DH are high at 249 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
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Poplars Community Primary School
Red Oak Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Cofetaria Gabriela's Cakes Lowestoft Ltd0.9 km
- J E Martin0.9 km
- Lusa0.9 km
- Fitness Local Ltd0.7 km
- Bargain Point0.4 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Hatfield Hotel0.9 km
- Harbour Lights Guest House0.8 km
- Kingsleigh Guest House0.8 km
- The Sandcastle0.8 km
- Wavecrest Guest House0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Blues & Bloater0.8 km
- Pot Black Club1.0 km
- Crown Meadow0.7 km
- Factory Arms0.6 km
- Triangle Tavern0.6 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Community Action Suffolk0.9 km
- Customer Cafe (Asda)1.0 km
- Flying Fifteens0.9 km
- Fortune Cookie Restaurant0.9 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Gaja Eastern European Food Store0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- KFC0.8 km
- Kings Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
- Pinky's0.9 km
- A Piece Of Cake Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Mediterranean Kebab House0.6 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lowestoft0.4 km
- Oulton Broad0.6 km
- Oulton Broad North2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Godfrey's Store0.2 km
- Waveney Road0.2 km
- Waveney Road0.2 km
- Waveney Road0.2 km
- London Road North0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR321DH · Data under Open Government Licence