Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

BORROW ROAD, NR32 3PN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORROW ROAD, NR32 3PN.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR32 3PN combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£461k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £461k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 27.1% year-on-year.

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

NR32 3PN is a sought-after residential area on Borrow Road, 0.4km from Oulton Broad in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Oulton Broad ward and the Waveney constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR32, NR32 3PN offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £461k, up 27.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR32 3PN are sourced from Output Area E00154387 (shared with 5 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 3PN. The average age is 54.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 442,500

18 sales · Mean £ 428,000

Semi-Detached

£ 330,000

3 sales · Mean £ 339,000

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

NR32 3PN has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft4
Burglary2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Oulton Broad Primary School

Outstanding372 pupils0.5 km
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Dell Primary School

Good368 pupils1.1 km
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The Limes Primary Academy

205 pupils1.4 km
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Warren School

Inadequate117 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ivy House Country Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Moss And Co At Broadlands0.9 km
  • Kirkley Pantry0.3 km
  • Dinky Town Ltd0.8 km
  • Enchanted Kingdom0.8 km
  • The Hut0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • P & K Harrod0.4 km
  • Rock Estate PO & Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Bridge Road Premier Store0.8 km
  • East Point Fish1.0 km
  • Jeckells & Sons0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Commodore0.6 km
  • The Wolf Inn0.7 km
  • Broadview0.7 km
  • Lady Of The Lake0.7 km
  • The Waveney0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • China Garden0.8 km
  • Manhattan Pizza0.8 km
  • Wood N Dough0.6 km
  • Flames Kebabs0.7 km
  • Magic Wok0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Oli Food Centre0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oulton Broad South0.9 km
  • Oulton Broad North1.0 km
  • Lowestoft3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Broad View Road0.1 km
  • Broad View Road0.1 km
  • St Michaels Centre0.2 km
  • St Michaels Centre0.2 km
  • Holden Close0.3 km