Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

ROTTERDAM ROAD, NR32 2EZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTTERDAM ROAD, NR32 2EZ.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

297

cake
Avg Age

40

payments
Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

work
Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

lightbulb

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.

shieldSafety
2/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
directions_transitTransit
7/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

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.

shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

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.

Violence and sexual offences133
Anti-social behaviour49
Shoplifting38
Criminal damage and arson23
Vehicle crime23

school Local Schools

P

Roman Hill Primary School

Inadequate552 pupils0.3 km
P

Poplars Community Primary School

Good395 pupils0.9 km
P

Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy

Good378 pupils0.9 km
P

St Margaret's Primary Academy

Good428 pupils0.9 km
A

The Ashley School

Outstanding150 pupils1.1 km
P

Woods Loke Primary School

Good488 pupils1.3 km
S

Ormiston Denes Academy

Requires Improvement769 pupils1.3 km
P

Red Oak Primary School

Good444 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
shopping_bag

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Rosevale0.5 km
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
local_grocery_store

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