NR33 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on London Road South, 0.4km from Kirkley in Lowestoft. Administratively it sits within Kirkley & Pakefield ward and the Waveney constituency.
For families considering a move, NR33 0BQ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00154315 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD SOUTH, NR33 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD SOUTH, NR33 0BQ.
296
45
£ 30,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NR33 0BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 75% 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 NR33 0BQ. The average age is 45.3. 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
£ 373,000
3 sales · Mean £ 351,833
Terraced
£ 301,500
10 sales · Mean £ 276,100
Flat
£ 87,000
5 sales · Mean £ 85,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR33 0BQ has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Phoenix St Peter Academy
Red Oak Primary School
East Point Academy
Westwood Primary School
Pakefield Primary School
Pakefield High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Boating Lake Ice- Cream Kiosk0.1 km
- One Stop Stores0.4 km
- Bushells Bakery0.7 km
- Cofetaria Gabriela's Cakes Lowestoft Ltd0.9 km
- Eventopia0.8 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Bon-Ami0.5 km
- Hotel Katherine0.1 km
- Lord Kitcheners Holiday Centre0.5 km
- Number Eighteen0.5 km
- Somerton House0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Carlton Road Sports And Social Club0.4 km
- The Drifter Public House0.5 km
- The Fighting Cocks0.6 km
- Pot Black Club0.9 km
- Sports Bar @ The Claremont0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Door To The Cosmos0.4 km
- The Remember Me Club At Lowestoft Deaf Centre0.7 km
- Beach Cafe0.8 km
- Coffee @ The Claremont0.7 km
- Community Action Suffolk0.9 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Golden Palace0.3 km
- Gibbs Chippy0.4 km
- Golden Fish0.7 km
- Chick King0.6 km
- Fish And Chips @ The Pier0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Kirkley0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lowestoft1.5 km
- Oulton Broad2.2 km
- Oulton Broad South2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kensington Road0.1 km
- Rectory Road0.2 km
- Rectory Road0.2 km
- Kensington Road0.2 km
- Appletree Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR330BQ · Data under Open Government Licence