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.
BORROW ROAD, NR32 3PN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORROW ROAD, NR32 3PN.
302
54
£ 41,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Oulton Broad Primary School
Dell Primary School
The Limes Primary Academy
Warren School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ivy House Country Hotel0.8 km
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: NR323PN · Data under Open Government Licence