Love Road is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 2NY 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 Love Road, Lowestoft, NR32 2NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 2NU, NR32 2DJ, NR32 2DL, NR32 2DN, NR32 2NT, NR32 2DD, NR32 2DE, NR32 2NS, NR32 2NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR32 2NY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population 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 | 46.4% | 57% | 10.6% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 53.6% | 43% | -10.6% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 2NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 50.6% | 44.6% | -6.0% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 23.8% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 17.3% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.4%) 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 | 48.4% | 33.8% | -14.6% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 36% | 30.6% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 14.7% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 19.8% | 15.0% | 4.0% | 15.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 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 9.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 25% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 19% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 17.7% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.1% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 9.9% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -23.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 9.9% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 7.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.6% | 98.6% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 96.8% | 96.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 36.2% | 13.5% | 22.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 25.6% | 46.2% | -20.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 25.6% | 6.0% | 19.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Love Road was 75.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Harbour & Normanston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Love Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Harbour & Normanston and the 183rd highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Love Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-02-28 | £163,979 |
| 32 Love Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2022-05-09 | £153,615 |
| 28 Love Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2020-02-13 | £137,189 |
| 26 Love Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2008-08-21 | £117,997 |
| 30 Love Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2007-08-29 | £185,566 |
NR32 2NY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Hill Primary School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | 3out of 4 | 133 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 2out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy Church Road , NR32 4JF | 2out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars Community Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Oak Primary School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,596 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 | 1,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 3,998 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 | 281 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 | 727 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 | 731 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Harbour Pupil Referral Unit , Saturn Close NR32 4TD | 3out of 4 | 1,413 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 | 74 yd | |
| St Andrew's Hospitality | St Andrews Church, Roman Road | 211 yd | |
| Ocean City | 61 Raglan Street, Lowestoft | 452 yd | |
| Waterlane Leisure Centre Cafe | Water Lane Leisure Centre, Water Lane | 574 yd | |
| Lowestoft Centre For Over 60's | Lowestoft Club For Elderly People, Clapham Road South | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Meadow | Love Road, Lowestoft | 250 yd | |
| Factory Arms | Raglan Street, Lowestoft | 398 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | 63 Bevan Street West, Lowestoft | 434 yd | |
| The Mariners Rest | 60-62 Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft | 453 yd | |
| Lowestoft Ex Servicemans Club | 14 - 16 Gordon Road, Lowestoft | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Shanghai Chinese | 67 Love Road, Lowestoft | 370 yd | |
| Pablos Fish Bar | 229 St Peters Street, Lowestoft | 371 yd | |
| Lan Tin | 77 Raglan Street, Lowestoft | 394 yd | |
| Dragon 2000 | 10 Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft | 453 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 117 Bevan Street East, Lowestoft | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 15 The Britten Centre, London Road North | 657 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 105 London Road North, Lowestoft | 736 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 82 - 84 London Road North, Lowestoft | 777 yd | |
| MWM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, 12 North Quay Retail Park | 840 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 20B, North Quay Retail Park | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft Town Fc LOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Waterlane Leisure Centre Water Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 578 yd |
| The Harris Middle School (Closed) Church Road | 700 yd | |
| Barnards Soccer Centre Barnards Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Northfield St. Nicholas Primary Academy ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Poplars Primary School ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.