Minden Road is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 2NS 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 Minden Road, Lowestoft, NR32 2NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 2NT, NR32 2NR, NR32 2NU, NR32 2NN, NR32 2LU, NR32 2NY, NR32 2NL, NR32 2DJ, NR32 2NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR32 2NS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 53.8% | 53% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 46.2% | 47% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 32.3% | 39.2% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 36.9% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 18.1% | 14.1% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 38.6% | 33% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 40.9% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 16.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around NR32 2NS this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.8% | 28.9% | -15.9% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 12% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 15.8% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 10.5% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.2% | 13.2% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.9% | 96.2% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 96.5% | 95.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 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 | 95.9% | 95.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.9% | 76.7% | -19.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 40% | 13.5% | 26.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Minden Road was 112.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% higher than the Gunton & St Margarets average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Minden Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Gunton & St Margarets and the 95th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Minden Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2024-07-08 | £181,844 |
| 12 Minden Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-03-18 | £166,386 |
| 42 Minden Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2020-06-26 | £173,024 |
| 42 Minden Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2016-11-01 | £168,323 |
| 28 Minden Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-10-21 | £202,490 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 2out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy Church Road , NR32 4JF | 2out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars Community Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woods Loke Primary School Butley Drive , Oulton Broad NR32 3EB | 3out of 4 | 1,492 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 | 1,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 4,083 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 | 218 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 | 793 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ness Point School 32-34 Gordon Road , NR32 1NL | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Harbour Pupil Referral Unit , Saturn Close NR32 4TD | 3out of 4 | 1,346 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Arms | 94 Stanford Street, Lowestoft | 202 yd | |
| St Andrew's Hospitality | St Andrews Church, Roman Road | 332 yd | |
| Waterlane Leisure Centre Cafe | Water Lane Leisure Centre, Water Lane | 469 yd | |
| Ocean City | 61 Raglan Street, Lowestoft | 575 yd | |
| East Suffolk Services Ltd Canteen | Rotterdam Road Depot, Rotterdam Road | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Meadow | Love Road, Lowestoft | 314 yd | |
| The Mariners Rest | 60-62 Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft | 433 yd | |
| Factory Arms | Raglan Street, Lowestoft | 472 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | 63 Bevan Street West, Lowestoft | 558 yd | |
| The Oak Tavern | The Oak Tavern, 73 Crown Street West | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pablos Fish Bar | 229 St Peters Street, Lowestoft | 321 yd | |
| Dragon 2000 | 10 Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft | 433 yd | |
| New Shanghai Chinese | 67 Love Road, Lowestoft | 447 yd | |
| Lan Tin | 77 Raglan Street, Lowestoft | 509 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 90 St Peters Street, Lowestoft | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 15 The Britten Centre, London Road North | 776 yd | |
| MWM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, 12 North Quay Retail Park | 808 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 20B, North Quay Retail Park | 808 yd | |
| Lidl | North Quay Retail Park, Peto Way | 808 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 105 London Road North, Lowestoft | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft Town Fc LOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Waterlane Leisure Centre Water Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 473 yd |
| The Harris Middle School (Closed) Church Road | 629 yd | |
| Northfield St. Nicholas Primary Academy ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Barnards Soccer Centre Barnards Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Poplars Primary School ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| The Ashley School Academy Trust ASHLEY DOWNS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,014 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 | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.