Clapham Road North is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 1RR 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 Clapham Road North, Lowestoft, NR32 1RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 1RT, NR32 1SD, NR32 1SB, NR32 1SA, NR32 2JZ, NR32 2JY, NR32 1PN, NR32 2LN, NR32 1SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR32 1RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.4% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 1RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 43.6% | 52.6% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 22.3% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -21.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 17.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34% | 43.9% | 9.9% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 27.6% | -12.8% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 21.2% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 26.5% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 16.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 22.5% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10.8% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 16.5% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 8% | 2% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.9% | 96.8% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 92.9% | 87.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 4% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 87.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.7% | 76.7% | -27.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 41.9% | 13.5% | 28.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.7% | 37.2% | 22.5% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clapham Road North was 192.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% higher than the Harbour & Normanston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clapham Road North has the 6th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Harbour & Normanston and the 33rd highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 Clapham Road North, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2001-09-14 | £399,881 |
| 173 Clapham Road North, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £29,000 | 2000-08-23 | £119,470 |
| 173 Clapham Road North, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £27,500 | 1995-11-24 | £173,268 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Hill Primary School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy Church Road , NR32 4JF | 2out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 2out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars Community Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Oak Primary School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,803 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 | 1,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 4,224 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 | 459 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 | 240 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ness Point School 32-34 Gordon Road , NR32 1NL | - not rated | 408 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Harbour Pupil Referral Unit , Saturn Close NR32 4TD | 3out of 4 | 1,229 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 | 235 yd | |
| The Fort | Unit 3, 6 Milton Road East | 244 yd | |
| Heils Bakery | 145 London Road North, Lowestoft | 307 yd | |
| Paper-works* Books And Prints | 113 High Street, Lowestoft | 337 yd | |
| Marilyn's | 131 High Street, Lowestoft | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Arms | Raglan Street, Lowestoft | 96 yd | |
| Crown Meadow | Love Road, Lowestoft | 246 yd | |
| Triangle Tavern | 29 St Peters Street, Lowestoft | 306 yd | |
| Lowestoft Ex Servicemans Club | 14 - 16 Gordon Road, Lowestoft | 313 yd | |
| The Oak Tavern | The Oak Tavern, 73 Crown Street West | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Shanghai Chinese | 67 Love Road, Lowestoft | 125 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 90 St Peters Street, Lowestoft | 262 yd | |
| Lan Tin | 77 Raglan Street, Lowestoft | 277 yd | |
| Royal Dragon | 39 - 41 St Peters Street, Lowestoft | 306 yd | |
| A Piece Of Cake | 120 - 121 High Street, Lowestoft | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 15 The Britten Centre, London Road North | 423 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 105 London Road North, Lowestoft | 426 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 82 - 84 London Road North, Lowestoft | 549 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft Town Fc LOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| The Harris Middle School (Closed) Church Road | 646 yd | |
| Waterlane Leisure Centre Water Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Better Body Gym 7-8-9 Capital Trading Estate 7-8-9 Capital Trading Estate Whapload Road | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Northfield St. Nicholas Primary Academy ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Poplars Primary School ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.