Hervey Street is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 2JH 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 Hervey Street, Lowestoft, NR32 2JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 2JG, NR32 2AY, NR32 2EL, NR32 2ET, NR32 2AZ, NR32 2JR, NR32 2AT, NR32 2BJ, NR32 2AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR32 2JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 51.1% | 52.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.6% | 41% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 33.2% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 17% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 38.2% | 38.6% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 35.2% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 18.1% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 25.8% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 17.3% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 16.9% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14.7% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 16.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 96% | 92.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 92.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.7% | 76.7% | -21.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 37.9% | 13.5% | 24.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.9% | 37.2% | 21.7% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hervey Street was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.2% lower than the Harbour & Normanston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hervey Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Harbour & Normanston and the 395th lowest crime rate of 850 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage At The Back Of 3 Oakwood Court Hervey Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £4,000 | 2021-08-02 | £3,960 |
| 2 Oakwood Court Hervey Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-08-30 | £123,202 |
| 3 Oakwood Court Hervey Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,995 | 2004-03-05 | £100,539 |
| 2 Oakwood Court Hervey Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £44,500 | 2002-12-13 | £83,649 |
| 3 Oakwood Court Hervey Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,495 | 2002-07-10 | £103,521 |
NR32 2JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Hill Primary School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | - not rated | 434 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Hill Primary School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | - not rated | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Oak Primary School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Park Community Primary School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Community Primary School Church Road , NR32 4JF | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Community High School Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Denes High School Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Hill Middle School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Middle School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harris Middle School Church Road , NR32 4JF | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxborough Middle School Foxborough Road , NR32 4SN | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Middle School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HQ | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowestoft Sixth Form College Rotterdam Road , NR32 2PJ | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ness Point School 32/34 Gordon Road , Lowestoft NR32 1NL | - not rated | 597 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 | 890 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglican Academy of Arts Holm View , 63 High Street NR32 1JB | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Include Suffolk House 1, the Ashley School , Ashley Downs NR32 4EX | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Hospitality | St Andrews Church, Roman Road | 295 yd | |
| Woodworks Art Cafe | 3 Commercial Road, Lowestoft | 409 yd | |
| Stanford Arms | 94 Stanford Street, Lowestoft | 432 yd | |
| Ocean City | 61 Raglan Street, Lowestoft | 439 yd | |
| East Suffolk Services Ltd Canteen | Rotterdam Road Depot, Rotterdam Road | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson | 63 Bevan Street West, Lowestoft | 150 yd | |
| Lowestoft Telecom Social Club | 18 Clapham Road South, Lowestoft | 450 yd | |
| Joseph Conrad | Unit 1, 18 - 32 Station Square | 513 yd | |
| Lake Lothing | Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft | 553 yd | |
| The Mariners Rest | 60-62 Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia's Thai Kitchen | 10 Denmark Road, Lowestoft | 359 yd | |
| New Mandarin | 6 Denmark Road, Lowestoft | 359 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 117 Bevan Street East, Lowestoft | 415 yd | |
| Crown Lounge | 10 Bevan Street East, Lowestoft | 438 yd | |
| Pizza Point | 8 Denmark Road, Lowestoft | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 15 The Britten Centre, London Road North | 598 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Limited, Belvedere Road | 642 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 82 - 84 London Road North, Lowestoft | 647 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 105 London Road North, Lowestoft | 709 yd | |
| MWM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, 12 North Quay Retail Park | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft Town Fc LOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Barnards Soccer Centre Barnards Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Waterlane Leisure Centre Water Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,079 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.