NR32 1HF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km 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 1HF has the character of 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 — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are high (224 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 1HF are sourced from Output Area E00187875 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR32 1HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR32 1HF.
325
39
£ 30,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR32 1HF 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
The IMD places NR32 1HF among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 9% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR32 1HF. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR32 1HF are high at 224 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
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Poplars Community Primary School
Ormiston Denes Academy
The Ashley School
Horizon School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Fitness Local Ltd0.4 km
- Bargain Point0.1 km
- Bushells Bakery0.3 km
- Heavenly Homemade0.6 km
- Pammy's Store0.6 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rosevale0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Crown Meadow0.6 km
- Factory Arms0.4 km
- Triangle Tavern0.3 km
- Lifeboatmens Social Club0.2 km
- Lowestoft Ex Servicemans Club0.2 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Atlantic Fish Bar0.3 km
- Flint0.4 km
- JOJO's0.2 km
- Lounge India0.2 km
- Marilyn's0.3 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Gaja Eastern European Food Store0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- A Piece Of Cake Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Mediterranean Kebab House0.4 km
- New Shanghai Chinese0.4 km
- Royal Dragon0.3 km
- Lan Tin0.4 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oulton Broad0.4 km
- Lowestoft0.6 km
- Oulton Broad North2.6 km
Bus Stops
- London Road North0.1 km
- London Road North0.1 km
- Police Station0.1 km
- Newcombe Road0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR321HF · Data under Open Government Licence