Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

ESSEX ROAD, NR32 2HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESSEX ROAD, NR32 2HH.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 30,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR32 2HH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

NR32 2HH is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR32 2HH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Essex Road, 0.6km from Normanston in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Harbour & Normanston ward and the Waveney constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NR32 2HH offers 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. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 2HH are sourced from Output Area E00154364 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR32 2HH. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 114,500

14 sales · Mean £ 112,175

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NR32 2HH is moderate at 50 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.

Violence and sexual offences69
Shoplifting43
Anti-social behaviour22
Vehicle crime14
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Roman Hill Primary School

Inadequate552 pupils0.5 km
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Poplars Community Primary School

Good395 pupils1.1 km
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Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy

Good378 pupils1.1 km
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St Margaret's Primary Academy

Good428 pupils1.1 km
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Red Oak Primary School

Good444 pupils1.2 km
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East Point Academy

Good843 pupils1.2 km
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The Ashley School

Outstanding150 pupils1.3 km
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Phoenix St Peter Academy

Requires Improvement159 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • SKV Store0.9 km
  • Eddie's Minimart Ltd0.2 km
  • Heavenly Homemade0.9 km
  • Pammy's Store0.9 km
  • Argos0.2 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Customer Cafe (Asda)0.9 km
  • Lings Cafe0.8 km
  • McDonald's1.0 km
  • Pull My Leg, Mini Pit Stop Cafe1.0 km
  • Starbucks (Drive Thru)0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.2 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Rosevale0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Crown Meadow0.8 km
  • Factory Arms1.0 km
  • The Mariners Rest0.2 km
  • Lake Lothing0.2 km
  • Lord Nelson0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Dragon 20000.2 km
  • New Shanghai Chinese0.9 km
  • Chrissy's Baps, Wraps And More0.2 km
  • Lan Tin0.9 km
  • Crown Lounge1.0 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oulton Broad1.0 km
  • Lowestoft1.0 km
  • Oulton Broad North1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • North Quay Retail Park0.2 km
  • North Quay Retail Park0.2 km