NR32 4TE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Stephensons Walk, 1.3km from Roman Hill in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Gunton & St Margarets ward and the Waveney constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR32 4TE are sourced from Output Area E00154241 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEPHENSONS WALK, NR32 4TE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEPHENSONS WALK, NR32 4TE.
280
52
£ 42,200 /yr
42%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NR32 4TE — age 52, 78% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £263k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR32 4TE. The average age is 52.4. 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
£ 317,500
3 sales · Mean £ 328,500
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
Terraced
£ 122,500
7 sales · Mean £ 124,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR32 4TE has low crime rates — 44 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
Horizon School
Ormiston Denes Academy
The Ashley School
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Poplars Community Primary School
St Margaret's Primary Academy
Gunton Primary Academy
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Allsorts0.9 km
- Bushells0.7 km
- Halls Quality Butchers Ltd0.7 km
- Hollingsworth Store Ltd0.6 km
- Jubilee Filling Station1.0 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Baytree House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- First & Last1.0 km
- Oxford Arms0.8 km
- The Edge Of Town0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- East Coast Recovery1.0 km
- Giardino Sparrows Nest0.7 km
- Lighthouse Diner Ltd0.8 km
- Lowestoft Tandoori1.0 km
- Martello Coffee House0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hollingsworth Road Fish & Chip0.7 km
- New Hong Kong0.7 km
- Pips Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Royal Kebab0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oulton Broad1.3 km
- Lowestoft2.1 km
- Oulton Broad North2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Denes High School0.2 km
- Heather Road0.2 km
- Denes High School0.2 km
- Warren Road0.2 km
- Warren Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR324TE · Data under Open Government Licence