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 140.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 155.7% higher than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Normanston Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 132 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 65th highest crime rate of 850 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.1%.

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 | £237,194 |
| 183A Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-06-25 | £416,649 |
| 191 Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-06-07 | £477,622 |
| 183 Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2022-08-16 | £512,640 |
| 149A Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-08-09 | £253,401 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woods Loke Community Primary School Butley Drive , Oulton Broad NR32 3EB | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dell Primary School Dell Road , Oulton Broad NR33 9NU | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dell Primary School Dell Road , Oulton Broad NR33 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulton Broad Primary School Christmas Lane , Oulton Broad NR32 3JX | - not rated | 1,350 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 | 1,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Community High School Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Benjamin Britten High School Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | - not rated | 2,611 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 | 1,775 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Middle School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxborough Middle School Foxborough Road , NR32 4SN | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Middle School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HQ | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harris Middle School Church Road , NR32 4JF | - not rated | 2,318 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 | 1,928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowestoft Sixth Form College Rotterdam Road , NR32 2PJ | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include Suffolk House 1, the Ashley School , Ashley Downs NR32 4EX | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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.