Normanston Drive is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 2PY is located in the Oulton Broad electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Waveney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 2PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 2PS, NR32 3AU, NR32 2QX, NR32 2AP, NR32 2QT, NR32 3AA, NR32 3AG, NR32 3AQ, NR32 3BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR32 2PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 50.3% | 53.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 46.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 28.9% | 34.7% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 44.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 11.2% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 46.3% | 44.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 32.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 21.3% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 20.5% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 21.3% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 16.4% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.3% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.6% | 96.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Normanston Drive was 109.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.6% higher than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Normanston Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 133 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 102nd highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2025-01-24 | £236,621 |
| 183A Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-06-25 | £420,206 |
| 191 Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-06-07 | £481,699 |
| 183 Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2022-08-16 | £516,458 |
| 149A Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-08-09 | £257,624 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Loke Primary School Butley Drive , Oulton Broad NR32 3EB | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulton Broad Primary School Christmas Lane , Oulton Broad NR32 3JX | 4out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Primary Academy Lime Avenue , Oulton NR32 3BQ | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dell Primary School Dell Road , Oulton Broad NR33 9NU | 2out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Hill Primary School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | 2out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 3,739 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 | 2,053 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT | 1out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | 3out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ness Point School 32-34 Gordon Road , NR32 1NL | - not rated | 2,592 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 | 2,666 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labone Indian Cuisine | Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 308 yd | |
| Enchanted Kingdom | Ground Floor Rear, 58 Bridge Road | 435 yd | |
| Dinky Town Ltd | Dinky Town At, 58 Bridge Road | 436 yd | |
| The Hut | First Floor, 58 Bridge Road | 436 yd | |
| The Third Crossing | Lowestoft Haven Marina, School Road | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wolf Inn | 105-107 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 553 yd | |
| The Commodore | 15 Commodore Road, Lowestoft | 624 yd | |
| Ole Frank | The Ole Frank, Gresham Avenue | 738 yd | |
| Lowestoft Haven Marina Cruising Club | Haven Marina, School Road | 841 yd | |
| Colville House | Colville House Youth Club, School Road | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFG Greggs Oulton Broad | Shop At, Shell Garage | 174 yd | |
| China Garden | 50 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 447 yd | |
| Manhattan Pizza | 38 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 447 yd | |
| Fish & Chips Gresham Avenue | Fish N Chips, Gresham Avenue | 738 yd | |
| Wood N Dough | Shed 3, 111 Bridge Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 14 Gresham Avenue, Lowestoft | 738 yd | |
| Oli Food Centre | 123 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Normanston Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION NORMANSTON PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 652 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Lowestoft) PETO WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 807 yd |
| Nicholas Everitt Park NICHOLAS EVERITT PARK NICHOLAS EVERITT PARK BRIDGE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,047 yd |
| Barnards Soccer Centre Barnards Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,066 yd |
| Swanton Herons Fc Waveney Drive | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.