NR32 3HL is a safe, established residential area on Brendon Close, 0.6km from Rock Estate in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Oulton Broad ward and the Waveney constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR32 3HL are sourced from Output Area E00154380 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRENDON CLOSE, NR32 3HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRENDON CLOSE, NR32 3HL.
393
44
£ 34,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NR32 3HL — age 44, 81% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR32 3HL. The average age is 44.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 185,000
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
1 sales · Mean £ 172,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR32 3HL has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Limes Primary Academy
Woods Loke Primary School
Oulton Broad Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Holly Pharmacy0.8 km
- P & K Harrod0.8 km
- Rock Estate PO & Convenience Store0.8 km
- Shell Service Station (Oulton Broad)0.8 km
- Bridge Road Premier Store1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Labone Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- Kirkley Pantry1.0 km
- Dinky Town Ltd0.9 km
- Enchanted Kingdom1.0 km
- The Hut0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Commodore1.0 km
- The Wolf Inn1.0 km
- Ole Frank0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- China Garden1.0 km
- Manhattan Pizza1.0 km
- Fish & Chips Gresham Avenue0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Courtyard, Laurel Farm0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oulton Broad North0.8 km
- Oulton Broad South1.7 km
- Oulton Broad2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Mendip Road0.2 km
- Mendip Road0.2 km
- Cambrian Crescent0.2 km
- Cambrian Crescent0.2 km
- Cory Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR323HL · Data under Open Government Licence