NR32 2EZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rotterdam Road, 0.5km from Normanston in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Harbour & Normanston ward and the Waveney constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR32 2EZ is 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. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 2EZ are sourced from Output Area E00154359 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROTTERDAM ROAD, NR32 2EZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTTERDAM ROAD, NR32 2EZ.
297
40
£ 33,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR32 2EZ 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
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in NR32 2EZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-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 2EZ. The average age is 40.2. 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 around NR32 2EZ is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Roman Hill Primary School
Poplars Community Primary School
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
St Margaret's Primary Academy
The Ashley School
Woods Loke Primary School
Ormiston Denes Academy
Red Oak Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Lings Cafe1.0 km
- Compass Cafe0.0 km
- East Anglia Gymnastics - Lowestoft0.2 km
- Jester's Diner0.7 km
- Stanford Arms0.4 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Eddie's Minimart Ltd0.1 km
- Heavenly Homemade0.7 km
- Pammy's Store0.7 km
- Argos0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rosevale0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Crown Meadow0.7 km
- Factory Arms0.8 km
- The Mariners Rest0.1 km
- Lowestoft Ex Servicemans Club1.0 km
- Lake Lothing0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Dragon 20000.1 km
- New Shanghai Chinese0.8 km
- Chrissy's Baps, Wraps And More0.4 km
- Lan Tin0.8 km
- Crown Lounge1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.3 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oulton Broad0.8 km
- Lowestoft1.0 km
- Oulton Broad North1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rotterdam Road0.3 km
- Rotterdam Road0.3 km
- Roman Hill Primary School0.3 km
- Roman Hill Primary School0.3 km
- East Coast College0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR322EZ · Data under Open Government Licence