Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

HIGH STREET, NR32 1HR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, NR32 1HR.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 30,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR32 1HR 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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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

The IMD places NR32 1HR among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 9% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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NR32 1HR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.6km from Lowestoft in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Harbour & Normanston ward and the Waveney constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR32 1HR 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. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £90k, 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 1HR are sourced from Output Area E00187875 (shared with 46 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 1HR. 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

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 9%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 90,000

1 sales · Mean £ 90,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NR32 1HR is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences232
Criminal damage and arson68
Anti-social behaviour53
Other theft43
Public order33

school Local Schools

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St Margaret's Primary Academy

Good428 pupils0.6 km
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Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy

Good378 pupils0.8 km
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Poplars Community Primary School

Good395 pupils0.8 km
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Roman Hill Primary School

Inadequate552 pupils0.9 km
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Ormiston Denes Academy

Requires Improvement769 pupils1.0 km
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Horizon School

Good20 pupils1.0 km
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The Ashley School

Outstanding150 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • B & M Retail Limited0.6 km
  • Cards Direct0.6 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.6 km
  • Jimmy The Fish0.9 km
  • Kerrys Mini Market Limited0.8 km
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Lifeboatmens Social Club0.5 km
  • Lowestoft Ex Servicemans Club0.6 km
  • The Lowestoft Players Ltd0.6 km
  • The Welcome0.5 km
  • Crown Meadow0.6 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • ECOC Canteen Social0.7 km
  • Heils Bakery0.4 km
  • Lowestoft Centre For Over 60's0.7 km
  • Marina Theatre Trust0.7 km
  • Ocean City0.7 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Gaja Eastern European Food Store0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Lan Tin0.6 km
  • The Salty Crow0.5 km
  • A Piece Of Cake Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Mediterranean Kebab House0.1 km
  • New Shanghai Chinese0.5 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rosevale0.7 km
  • Baytree House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oulton Broad0.4 km
  • Lowestoft1.0 km
  • Oulton Broad North2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dukes Head Street0.1 km
  • Dukes Head Street0.1 km
  • Manor Court0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.1 km