Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

WATERLOO ROAD, NR33 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, NR33 0AA.

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Population

208

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 30,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR33 0AA 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.

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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NR33 0AA is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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

NR33 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterloo Road, 0.7km from Kirkley in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Kirkley & Pakefield ward and the Waveney constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NR33 0AA offers an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NR33 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00154316 (shared with 11 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 NR33 0AA. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 7%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around NR33 0AA is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences115
Criminal damage and arson50
Anti-social behaviour26
Other theft25
Public order21

school Local Schools

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Red Oak Primary School

Good444 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils0.8 km
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Phoenix St Peter Academy

Requires Improvement159 pupils0.8 km
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East Point Academy

Good843 pupils1.2 km
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Roman Hill Primary School

Inadequate552 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Boating Lake Ice- Cream Kiosk0.8 km
  • One Stop Stores0.7 km
  • Bushells Bakery0.1 km
  • Cofetaria Gabriela's Cakes Lowestoft Ltd0.1 km
  • Eventopia0.1 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Bon-Ami0.3 km
  • Hotel Katherine0.9 km
  • Lord Kitcheners Holiday Centre0.3 km
  • Number Eighteen0.3 km
  • Somerton House0.3 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Carlton Road Sports And Social Club0.8 km
  • The Drifter Public House0.3 km
  • Blues & Bloater0.3 km
  • Pot Black Club0.0 km
  • Sports Bar @ The Claremont0.2 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Door To The Cosmos0.4 km
  • Beach Cafe0.0 km
  • Coffee @ The Claremont0.2 km
  • Community Action Suffolk0.1 km
  • Crafty Bees Tearoom0.1 km
  • + 40 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Golden Palace0.7 km
  • Gibbs Chippy0.4 km
  • Chick King0.2 km
  • Fish And Chips @ The Pier0.2 km
  • Ice Cream @ The Claremont0.2 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Co-op Kirkley0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lowestoft0.7 km
  • Oulton Broad1.4 km
  • Oulton Broad North2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterloo Road0.1 km
  • Freemantle Road0.1 km
  • Union Place0.1 km
  • Claremont Pier0.2 km
  • Mill Road0.2 km