Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

GROVE ROAD, NR32 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, NR32 1EB.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 30,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NR32 1EB 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.

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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

At 76% private renter occupancy, NR32 1EB 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR32 1EB is an up-and-coming urban area on Grove Road, 0.2km from Lowestoft in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Harbour & Normanston ward and the Waveney constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (260 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00154290 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR32 1EB. 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

White / British82.8%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 7%
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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 1EB are high at 260 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.

Violence and sexual offences313
Shoplifting153
Anti-social behaviour88
Criminal damage and arson82
Public order60

school Local Schools

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Roman Hill Primary School

Inadequate552 pupils0.8 km
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St Margaret's Primary Academy

Good428 pupils1.1 km
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Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy

Good378 pupils1.3 km
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Poplars Community Primary School

Good395 pupils1.3 km
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Red Oak Primary School

Good444 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Cofetaria Gabriela's Cakes Lowestoft Ltd0.8 km
  • Eventopia1.0 km
  • Full Of Sweets1.0 km
  • J E Martin0.8 km
  • Lusa0.9 km
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Hatfield Hotel0.9 km
  • Harbour Lights Guest House0.7 km
  • Kingsleigh Guest House0.7 km
  • The Sandcastle0.7 km
  • Wavecrest Guest House0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Blues & Bloater0.8 km
  • Pot Black Club0.9 km
  • Crown Meadow0.7 km
  • Factory Arms0.6 km
  • Triangle Tavern0.6 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Beach Cafe1.0 km
  • Community Action Suffolk0.9 km
  • Customer Cafe (Asda)0.9 km
  • Flying Fifteens0.9 km
  • Fortune Cookie Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Gaja Eastern European Food Store0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Kings Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
  • Pinky's0.9 km
  • A Piece Of Cake Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Mediterranean Kebab House0.7 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lowestoft0.3 km
  • Oulton Broad0.6 km
  • Oulton Broad North2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Godfrey's Store0.1 km
  • Waveney Road0.1 km
  • Waveney Road0.1 km
  • Waveney Road0.2 km
  • Waveney Chambers0.2 km