Marlborough Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3BU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR32 3BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	50.7%	0.0%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	49.3%	49.3%	0.0%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NR32 3BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.4%	28.2%	7.8%	37.9%	-9.7%
Married: Opposite sex	58.4%	57.3%	-1.1%	44.2%	13.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.4%	1.2%	-0.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	8.6%	6%	-2.6%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	11.3%	6.9%	-4.4%	6.1%	0.8%

Health

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	40.7%	35.8%	-4.9%	48.4%	-12.6%
Good health	32.1%	36.8%	4.7%	33.6%	3.2%
Fair health	21.6%	20.5%	-1.1%	12.7%	7.8%
Bad health	5.2%	4.9%	-0.3%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	1.2%	0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.7%	18.8%	-17.9%	18.2%	0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9%	11.6%	2.6%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.9%	16%	5.1%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	10.4%	4.1%	5.3%	5.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.4%	17.6%	2.2%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	15.8%	23.2%	7.4%	33.8%	-10.6%
Other	5.9%	2.4%	-3.5%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Other Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.3%	98.3%	-1.0%	81.4%	16.9%
Arab	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% 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	98.5%	98.3%	-0.2%	83.2%	15.1%
European Union	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	6.1%	-5.8%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.5%	98.3%	-0.2%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	9.8%	-8.1%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.2%	76.7%	5.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	17.4%	13.5%	3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.1%	37.2%	10.9%
Christian	45.3%	46.2%	-0.9%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Marlborough Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Road was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% lower than the Gunton & St Margarets average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Marlborough Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Gunton & St Margarets and the 44th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NR32 3BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Marlborough Road are based on 81 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Waveney.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Marlborough Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR32 3BU

Average Price
£228,907

Semi-Detached
£221,319

Terraced
£243,485

Detached
£297,789

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marlborough Road

Average Price
£223,583

Semi-Detached
£236,280

Terraced
£208,635

Detached
£253,775

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marlborough Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Marlborough Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£171,500	2025-02-26	£171,852
32 Marlborough Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2023-01-12	£297,680
24 Marlborough Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£202,500	2022-11-11	£197,443
16 Marlborough Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2022-08-23	£208,081
36 Marlborough Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,777	2021-09-29	£237,550

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR32 3BU

Employment

NR32 3BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NR32 3BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	79
Full-Time Employee	71
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Other	9
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Education	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Manufacturing	8
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	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	928 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Limes Primary Academy Lime Avenue , Oulton NR32 3BQ	- not rated	1,086 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oulton Broad Primary School Christmas Lane , Oulton Broad NR32 3JX	4out of 4	1,250 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dell Primary School Dell Road , Oulton Broad NR33 9NU	2out of 4	1,534 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roman Hill Primary School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX	3out of 4	1,833 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ	3out of 4	1,777 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ	3out of 4	2,118 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH	2out of 4	2,509 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ	2out of 4	3,964 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Coast College St Peter's Street , NR32 2NB	- not rated	1,923 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU	4out of 4	2,082 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX	3out of 4	2,108 yd	Pupil referral unit	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT	1out of 4	2,488 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ness Point School 32-34 Gordon Road , NR32 1NL	- not rated	2,525 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	2,560 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Labone Indian Cuisine	Bridge Road, Lowestoft	556 yd
Jester's Diner	Lakeside Cafe, Normanston Park	619 yd
Dinky Town Ltd	Dinky Town At, 58 Bridge Road	685 yd
The Hut	First Floor, 58 Bridge Road	685 yd
Enchanted Kingdom	Ground Floor Rear, 58 Bridge Road	686 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ole Frank	The Ole Frank, Gresham Avenue	483 yd
The Wolf Inn	105-107 Bridge Road, Lowestoft	795 yd
The Commodore	15 Commodore Road, Lowestoft	849 yd
Lowestoft Haven Marina Cruising Club	Haven Marina, School Road	1,065 yd
Colville House	Colville House Youth Club, School Road	1,065 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
MFG Greggs Oulton Broad	Shop At, Shell Garage	421 yd
Fish & Chips Gresham Avenue	Fish N Chips, Gresham Avenue	483 yd
China Garden	50 Bridge Road, Lowestoft	699 yd
Manhattan Pizza	38 Bridge Road, Lowestoft	699 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons Daily	14 Gresham Avenue, Lowestoft	483 yd
MWM Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons Supermarket, 12 North Quay Retail Park	1,057 yd
The Food Warehouse By Iceland	Unit 20B, North Quay Retail Park	1,057 yd
Lidl	North Quay Retail Park, Peto Way	1,057 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Normanston Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION NORMANSTON PARK	grass pitches, tennis courts	525 yd
Bannatyne Health Club (Lowestoft) PETO WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	808 yd
Barnards Soccer Centre Barnards Way	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	976 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.