Milton Road East is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 1NU is located in the Harbour & Normanston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Waveney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milton Road East, Lowestoft, NR32 1NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 1SB, NR32 1PJ, NR32 1PB, NR32 1RP, NR32 1SA, NR32 1RR, NR32 1RZ, NR32 1NT, NR32 1SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR32 1NU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 49.6% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 54.3% | 50.4% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NR32 1NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.5% | 52.7% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 20.8% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 16.8% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 5.3% | -6.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.1% | 23.7% | -14.4% | 48.4% | -24.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 45.5% | 12.2% | 33.6% | 11.9% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 21.1% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 24.3% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 19.9% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 16.8% | -2.8% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.7% | 88.5% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 86.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 88.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 6.4% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.6% | 76.7% | -26.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 39% | 13.5% | 25.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milton Road East was 845.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 457.2% higher than the Harbour & Normanston average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Milton Road East has the 2nd highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Harbour & Normanston and the 3rd highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 269.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Milton Road East, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-05-24 | £266,638 |
| 30 Milton Road East, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-03-29 | £152,746 |
| 34 Milton Road East, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2020-03-13 | £153,251 |
| 45 Milton Road East, Lowestoft, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-11-23 | £132,083 |
| Flat 2 39 Milton Road East, Lowestoft, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2014-06-18 | £66,597 |
NR32 1NU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Hill Primary School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy Church Road , NR32 4JF | 2out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 2out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars Community Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Oak Primary School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | 2out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 4,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast College St Peter's Street , NR32 2NB | - not rated | 567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office Adrian House , Alexandra Road NR32 1PL | - not rated | 228 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ness Point School 32-34 Gordon Road , NR32 1NL | - not rated | 283 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Harbour Pupil Referral Unit , Saturn Close NR32 4TD | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Unity Centre | Unit 1, 6 Milton Road East | 129 yd | |
| The Fort | Unit 3, 6 Milton Road East | 150 yd | |
| Heils Bakery | 145 London Road North, Lowestoft | 198 yd | |
| Open Doors Coffee Shop | 152 London Road North, Lowestoft | 256 yd | |
| Paper-works* Books And Prints | 113 High Street, Lowestoft | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Arms | Raglan Street, Lowestoft | 172 yd | |
| Lowestoft Ex Servicemans Club | 14 - 16 Gordon Road, Lowestoft | 194 yd | |
| The Welcome | 182 London Road North, Lowestoft | 266 yd | |
| Triangle Tavern | 29 St Peters Street, Lowestoft | 278 yd | |
| The Carousel | 108 High Street, Lowestoft | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Shanghai Chinese | 67 Love Road, Lowestoft | 192 yd | |
| The Salty Crow | 127 London Road North, Lowestoft | 237 yd | |
| Lan Tin | 77 Raglan Street, Lowestoft | 238 yd | |
| Royal Dragon | 39 - 41 St Peters Street, Lowestoft | 278 yd | |
| A Piece Of Cake | 120 - 121 High Street, Lowestoft | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 105 London Road North, Lowestoft | 301 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 15 The Britten Centre, London Road North | 309 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 82 - 84 London Road North, Lowestoft | 429 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft Town Fc LOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| The Harris Middle School (Closed) Church Road | 771 yd | |
| Waterlane Leisure Centre Water Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| Better Body Gym 7-8-9 Capital Trading Estate 7-8-9 Capital Trading Estate Whapload Road | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Northfield St. Nicholas Primary Academy ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.