NR32 1HY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.7km from Roman Hill in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Harbour & Normanston ward and the Waveney constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR32 1HY is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% 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 is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 1HY are sourced from Output Area E00154272 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, NR32 1HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, NR32 1HY.
401
36
£ 30,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR32 1HY 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
NR32 1HY has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR32 1HY. The average age is 36.0. 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
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 229,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR32 1HY is moderate at 80 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
St Margaret's Primary Academy
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Poplars Community Primary School
Ormiston Denes Academy
Horizon School
Roman Hill Primary School
The Ashley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- B & M Retail Limited0.8 km
- Cards Direct0.8 km
- Holland And Barrett0.8 km
- Kerrys Mini Market Limited1.0 km
- Marshalls Produce0.8 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Lifeboatmens Social Club0.7 km
- Lowestoft Ex Servicemans Club0.7 km
- The Lowestoft Players Ltd0.8 km
- The Welcome0.7 km
- Crown Meadow0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- ECOC Canteen Social0.9 km
- Heils Bakery0.6 km
- Lowestoft Centre For Over 60's0.9 km
- Marina Theatre Trust0.9 km
- Ocean City0.9 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- Gaja Eastern European Food Store0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Lan Tin0.8 km
- The Salty Crow0.7 km
- A Piece Of Cake Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Mediterranean Kebab House0.3 km
- New Shanghai Chinese0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Rosevale0.8 km
- Baytree House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oulton Broad0.6 km
- Lowestoft1.2 km
- Oulton Broad North2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Manor Court0.2 km
- Melbourne Road0.2 km
- M & R Car Sales0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR321HY · Data under Open Government Licence