Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

HIGH STREET, NR32 1HX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

308

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 30,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR32 1HX 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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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in NR32 1HX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 26.5% year-on-year.

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

NR32 1HX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.8km from Roman Hill in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Harbour & Normanston ward and the Waveney constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR32 1HX is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £54k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 26.5% year-on-year. 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 1HX are sourced from Output Area E00154271 (shared with 13 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 1HX. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 73,500

3 sales · Mean £ 76,500

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

Crime around NR32 1HX is moderate at 74 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 offences177
Criminal damage and arson55
Anti-social behaviour45
Other theft29
Public order18

school Local Schools

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St Margaret's Primary Academy

Good428 pupils0.6 km
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Ormiston Denes Academy

Requires Improvement769 pupils0.7 km
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Horizon School

Good20 pupils0.7 km
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Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy

Good378 pupils0.7 km
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Poplars Community Primary School

Good395 pupils0.7 km
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The Ashley School

Outstanding150 pupils1.0 km
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Roman Hill Primary School

Inadequate552 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Nathans Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Perfectly Personalised0.8 km
  • Fitness Local Ltd0.5 km
  • Bargain Point0.7 km
  • Bushells Bakery0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Lifeboatmens Social Club0.9 km
  • Lowestoft Ex Servicemans Club0.9 km
  • The Welcome0.9 km
  • Crown Meadow0.8 km
  • Factory Arms0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Heils Bakery0.8 km
  • The Grit: Lowestoft Centre For The Arts & Heritage0.8 km
  • Atlantic Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Flint0.5 km
  • JOJO's0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Gaja Eastern European Food Store0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Lan Tin1.0 km
  • The Salty Crow0.9 km
  • A Piece Of Cake Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Mediterranean Kebab House0.5 km
  • New Shanghai Chinese0.8 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rosevale0.9 km
  • Baytree House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oulton Broad0.7 km
  • Lowestoft1.4 km
  • Oulton Broad North2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Margaret's Road0.0 km
  • M & R Car Sales0.1 km
  • M & R Car Sales0.1 km
  • Melbourne Road0.2 km
  • Melbourne Road0.2 km