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.
ST PETERS STREET, NR32 2LT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PETERS STREET, NR32 2LT.
263
40
£ 30,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Margaret's Primary Academy
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Poplars Community Primary School
Roman Hill Primary School
The Ashley School
Ormiston Denes Academy
Horizon School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- Gaja Eastern European Food Store0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: NR322LT · Data under Open Government Licence