NR32 4FL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wessex Terrace, 0.8km from Roman Hill in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Harbour & Normanston ward and the Waveney constituency.
Within the NR32 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, down 3.4% 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 4FL are sourced from Output Area E00154292 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESSEX TERRACE, NR32 4FL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESSEX TERRACE, NR32 4FL.
416
37
£ 30,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR32 4FL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 37, NR32 4FL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 3.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR32 4FL. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 185,500
4 sales · Mean £ 184,737
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR32 4FL is moderate at 70 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.
school Local Schools
Ormiston Denes Academy
St Margaret's Primary Academy
Horizon School
Poplars Community Primary School
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
The Ashley School
Roman Hill Primary School
Gunton Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Gunton Baptist Church0.9 km
- St Benedict's Church1.0 km
- Atlantic Fish Bar0.8 km
- Flint0.8 km
- JOJO's0.9 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Fitness Local Ltd0.8 km
- Bargain Point1.0 km
- Bushells Bakery0.8 km
- Heavenly Homemade0.7 km
- Pammy's Store0.7 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Rosevale0.8 km
- Baytree House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Crown Meadow0.9 km
- Factory Arms0.9 km
- Triangle Tavern0.8 km
- First & Last0.5 km
- Oxford Arms0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Gaja Eastern European Food Store0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- A Piece Of Cake Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Mediterranean Kebab House0.8 km
- New Shanghai Chinese0.9 km
- Royal Dragon0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oulton Broad0.8 km
- Lowestoft1.6 km
- Oulton Broad North2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Belle Vue Park0.1 km
- Belle Vue Park0.2 km
- Worthing Road0.2 km
- Worthing Road0.2 km
- Royal Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR324FL · Data under Open Government Licence