Stanley Street is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 2DZ 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 Stanley Street, Lowestoft, NR32 2DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 2DX, NR32 2EA, NR32 2EB, NR32 2BH, NR32 2DF, NR32 2DY, NR32 2AE, NR32 2PD, NR32 2AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR32 2DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 54.4% | 48.3% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 45.6% | 51.7% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 2DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 37.9% | 50.8% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 20.3% | -15.3% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 19.1% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 10.0% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 3.4% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (69.1%) 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 | 39.2% | 35.2% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 33.9% | -6.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 20.6% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 26.6% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 14.8% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 19% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.7% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 13.9% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.3% | 94.4% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 91.9% | 90.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 91% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 76.7% | -20.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 35.5% | 13.5% | 22.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.6% | 37.2% | 25.4% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanley Street was 92.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% lower than the Harbour & Normanston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanley Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Harbour & Normanston and the 148th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Stanley Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-05-31 | £82,043 |
| Badger Building Stanley House Stanley Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-01-05 | £223,589 |
| 79 Stanley Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-08-04 | £127,572 |
| 87 Stanley Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2019-06-28 | £146,588 |
| 95 Stanley Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2019-01-04 | £118,763 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Hill Primary School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy Church Road , NR32 4JF | 2out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 2out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Oak Primary School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars Community Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,326 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 | 1,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 3,731 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 | 624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ness Point School 32-34 Gordon Road , NR32 1NL | - not rated | 479 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office Adrian House , Alexandra Road NR32 1PL | - not rated | 701 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Harbour Pupil Referral Unit , Saturn Close NR32 4TD | 3out of 4 | 1,681 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City | 61 Raglan Street, Lowestoft | 183 yd | |
| St Andrew's Hospitality | St Andrews Church, Roman Road | 208 yd | |
| Lowestoft Centre For Over 60's | Lowestoft Club For Elderly People, Clapham Road South | 284 yd | |
| Stanford Arms | 94 Stanford Street, Lowestoft | 317 yd | |
| Sams Coffee House | 131 - 132 Bevan Street East, Lowestoft | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson | 63 Bevan Street West, Lowestoft | 112 yd | |
| Lowestoft Telecom Social Club | 18 Clapham Road South, Lowestoft | 290 yd | |
| Lowestoft Ex Servicemans Club | 14 - 16 Gordon Road, Lowestoft | 406 yd | |
| Crown Meadow | Love Road, Lowestoft | 413 yd | |
| Factory Arms | Raglan Street, Lowestoft | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lan Tin | 77 Raglan Street, Lowestoft | 237 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 117 Bevan Street East, Lowestoft | 252 yd | |
| Asia's Thai Kitchen | 10 Denmark Road, Lowestoft | 275 yd | |
| New Mandarin | 6 Denmark Road, Lowestoft | 275 yd | |
| Crown Lounge | 10 Bevan Street East, Lowestoft | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 15 The Britten Centre, London Road North | 371 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 82 - 84 London Road North, Lowestoft | 455 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 105 London Road North, Lowestoft | 478 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Limited, Belvedere Road | 851 yd | |
| MWM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, 12 North Quay Retail Park | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft Town Fc LOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Waterlane Leisure Centre Water Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| The Harris Middle School (Closed) Church Road | 1,005 yd | |
| Barnards Soccer Centre Barnards Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,092 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% |
| Median download speed | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.