Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

ST PETERS STREET, NR32 2LT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PETERS STREET, NR32 2LT.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 30,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR32 2LT 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 40, NR32 2LT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

NR32 2LT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Peters Street, 0.2km from Roman Hill in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Harbour & Normanston ward and the Waveney constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, 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 2LT are sourced from Output Area E00154277 (shared with 6 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 2LT. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 99,500

9 sales · Mean £ 101,333

Semi-Detached

£ 188,000

1 sales · Mean £ 188,000

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

Crime around NR32 2LT is moderate at 57 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 offences248
Anti-social behaviour64
Criminal damage and arson53
Other theft31
Vehicle crime26

school Local Schools

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St Margaret's Primary Academy

Good428 pupils0.3 km
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Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy

Good378 pupils0.4 km
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Poplars Community Primary School

Good395 pupils0.4 km
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Roman Hill Primary School

Inadequate552 pupils0.4 km
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The Ashley School

Outstanding150 pupils0.8 km
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Ormiston Denes Academy

Requires Improvement769 pupils0.8 km
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Horizon School

Good20 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • B & M Retail Limited0.8 km
  • Cards Direct0.8 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.8 km
  • Jimmy The Fish0.5 km
  • Kerrys Mini Market Limited0.6 km
  • + 49 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Lifeboatmens Social Club0.9 km
  • Lowestoft Ex Servicemans Club0.6 km
  • The Lowestoft Players Ltd0.9 km
  • The Welcome0.7 km
  • Crown Meadow0.3 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • ECOC Canteen Social0.7 km
  • Heils Bakery0.7 km
  • Lowestoft Centre For Over 60's0.7 km
  • Marina Theatre Trust0.8 km
  • Ocean City0.6 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Gaja Eastern European Food Store0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Lan Tin0.5 km
  • The Salty Crow0.7 km
  • A Piece Of Cake Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Dragon 20000.7 km
  • Mediterranean Kebab House0.6 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rosevale0.2 km
  • Baytree House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oulton Broad0.4 km
  • Lowestoft1.0 km
  • Oulton Broad North2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Tudor Rose0.1 km
  • Tudor Rose0.1 km
  • Cross Keys0.1 km
  • Cross Keys0.1 km
  • East Coast College0.2 km