NR32 3AN is a safe, established residential area located 1.3km from Camps Heath in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Oulton Broad ward and the Waveney constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR32 3AN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NR32 3AN are sourced from Output Area E00154379 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR32 3AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR32 3AN.
253
47
£ 34,900 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR32 3AN 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
NR32 3AN has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR32 3AN. The average age is 47.3. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR32 3AN has low crime rates — 17 incidents 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
The Limes Primary Academy
Woods Loke Primary School
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Booker0.5 km
- Dylann's News0.6 km
- E C Longworth0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ole Frank0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Aldi Stores0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Evergreen0.6 km
- Fish & Chips Gresham Avenue0.8 km
- Evergreen Chinese Take Away0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Park Hill Hotel0.7 km
- The Courtyard, Laurel Farm0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Blue Boar Oulton0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oulton Broad North1.5 km
- Oulton Broad South2.5 km
- Oulton Broad2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bloomsbury Close0.2 km
- Stafford Court0.2 km
- High House Corner0.2 km
- High House Corner0.2 km
- Stafford Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR323AN · Data under Open Government Licence