NR32 1EW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km 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 1EW 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 (218 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 1EW are sourced from Output Area E00154290 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR32 1EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR32 1EW.
311
35
£ 30,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR32 1EW 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
NR32 1EW is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 1EW. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR32 1EW are high at 218 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
53 nearby- Bushells Bakery0.9 km
- Cofetaria Gabriela's Cakes Lowestoft Ltd0.7 km
- Eventopia0.9 km
- Full Of Sweets0.9 km
- J E Martin0.7 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Hatfield Hotel0.7 km
- Harbour Lights Guest House0.6 km
- Kingsleigh Guest House0.6 km
- The Sandcastle0.6 km
- Wavecrest Guest House0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Blues & Bloater0.6 km
- Pot Black Club0.8 km
- The Plough And Sail0.9 km
- Crown Meadow0.7 km
- Factory Arms0.6 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Beach Cafe0.8 km
- Community Action Suffolk0.8 km
- Crafty Bees Tearoom0.9 km
- Customer Cafe (Asda)0.8 km
- Flying Fifteens0.7 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Gaja Eastern European Food Store0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- KFC0.6 km
- Kings Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
- New Embassy Hong Kong0.9 km
- Pinky's0.7 km
- Pizza Time0.9 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lowestoft0.2 km
- Oulton Broad0.6 km
- Oulton Broad North2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Godfrey's Store0.0 km
- Waveney Road0.1 km
- Waveney Road0.1 km
- Waveney Road0.1 km
- Waveney Chambers0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NR321EW · Data under Open Government Licence