Church Road is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 1TQ 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 Church Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 1TG, NR32 1TJ, NR32 1SQ, NR32 1TE, NR32 1UG, NR32 1TW, NR32 1TB, NR32 1SF, NR32 1SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR32 1TQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 52.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 1TQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 51% | 56.3% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 21.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -22.6% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 15.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 46% | 39.9% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.1% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 7.6% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 25.7% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 14.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.8% | 19.4% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 15.3% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.6% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.2% | 93.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 93.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 40.8% | 13.5% | 27.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.8% | 37.2% | 30.6% |
| Christian | 24.2% | 46.2% | -22.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Harbour & Normanston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Harbour & Normanston and the 279th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 95.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Church Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-12-11 | £346,469 |
| 30 Church Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2023-11-16 | £162,675 |
| 14 Church Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-06-17 | £79,505 |
| 32 Church Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-06-02 | £186,439 |
| 6 Church Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2018-03-29 | £220,230 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Primary Academy Church Road , NR32 4JF | 2out of 4 | 210 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 2out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars Community Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Hill Primary School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woods Loke Primary School Butley Drive , Oulton Broad NR32 3EB | 3out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 685 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 4,627 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 | 465 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 | 468 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Harbour Pupil Referral Unit , Saturn Close NR32 4TD | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ness Point School 32-34 Gordon Road , NR32 1NL | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vera G's Cakes And Teas | 161 St Margarets Road, Lowestoft | 336 yd | |
| Lowestoft Tandoori | 176 High Street, Lowestoft | 387 yd | |
| Trinity Methodist Church Community Cafe | Trinity Methodist Church, High Street | 387 yd | |
| GGs Wine Bar | 50 Dukes Head Street, Lowestoft | 389 yd | |
| Golden Castle | 105 - 106 High Street, Lowestoft | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak Tavern | The Oak Tavern, 73 Crown Street West | 95 yd | |
| First & Last | First And Last, Dove Street | 105 yd | |
| Oxford Arms | Oxford Road, Lowestoft | 183 yd | |
| The Edge Of Town | 46 Park Road, Lowestoft | 267 yd | |
| Royal Falcon Hotel | 27 High Street, Lowestoft | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pips Fish And Chips | 49 Queens Road, Lowestoft | 91 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 100 Oxford Road, Lowestoft | 209 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 90 St Peters Street, Lowestoft | 276 yd | |
| Pablos Fish Bar | 229 St Peters Street, Lowestoft | 362 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 39 - 40 High Street, Lowestoft | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 105 London Road North, Lowestoft | 845 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 15 The Britten Centre, London Road North | 857 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 82 - 84 London Road North, Lowestoft | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Harris Middle School (Closed) Church Road | 293 yd | |
| Waterlane Leisure Centre Water Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 492 yd |
| Lowestoft Town Fc LOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Northfield St. Nicholas Primary Academy ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Better Body Gym 7-8-9 Capital Trading Estate 7-8-9 Capital Trading Estate Whapload Road | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Poplars Primary School ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Ormiston Denes Academy YARMOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Denes Oval UNDERCLIFF COTTAGE UNDERCLIFF COTTAGE THE RAVINE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 883 yd |
| The Ashley School Academy Trust ASHLEY DOWNS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 883 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.