NR32 3BU is a safe, established residential area on Marlborough Road, 0.8km from Normanston in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Oulton Broad ward and the Waveney constituency.
For families considering a move, NR32 3BU represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR32 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00154386 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLBOROUGH ROAD, NR32 3BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH ROAD, NR32 3BU.
288
48
£ 34,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR32 3BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NR32 3BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR32 3BU. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
7 sales · Mean £ 208,175
Terraced
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR32 3BU has low crime rates — 20 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
Woods Loke Primary School
The Limes Primary Academy
Oulton Broad Primary School
Dell Primary School
East Point Academy
Roman Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- P & K Harrod0.9 km
- Rock Estate PO & Convenience Store0.9 km
- Shell Service Station (Oulton Broad)0.2 km
- Argos1.0 km
- Holly Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Jester's Diner0.6 km
- Bannatynes Health Club1.0 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Labone Indian Cuisine0.5 km
- Dinky Town Ltd0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland1.0 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chrissy's Baps, Wraps And More0.9 km
- China Garden0.6 km
- Manhattan Pizza0.6 km
- Fish & Chips Gresham Avenue0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Commodore0.8 km
- The Wolf Inn0.7 km
- Ole Frank0.4 km
- Colville House1.0 km
- Lowestoft Haven Marina Cruising Club1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oulton Broad North0.3 km
- Oulton Broad South1.5 km
- Oulton Broad2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Marlborough Road0.1 km
- Marlborough Road0.1 km
- Lakeland Drive0.1 km
- Lakeland Drive0.1 km
- Gresham Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR323BU · Data under Open Government Licence