Harbour Road is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 3LX 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 Harbour Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 3NB, NR32 3LZ, NR32 3LT, NR32 3LP, NR32 3LQ, NR32 3LJ, NR32 3LL, NR32 3LR, NR32 2PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR32 3LX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 49.2% | 53.1% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 46.9% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 3LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 35.8% | 46.7% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 31.1% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 14.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 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 | 42.8% | 50.2% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 34.6% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 25.2% | 23.2% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 18.1% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 24.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.6% | 89.5% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 88.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 88.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harbour Road was 113.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 129.2% higher than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harbour Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 133 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 91st highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Harbour Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2021-02-18 | £152,151 |
| 4 Harbour Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2019-09-13 | £234,899 |
| Harbour View Harbour Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2004-07-19 | £189,607 |
NR32 3LX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Primary School Dell Road , Oulton Broad NR33 9NU | 2out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulton Broad Primary School Christmas Lane , Oulton Broad NR32 3JX | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woods Loke Primary School Butley Drive , Oulton Broad NR32 3EB | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Primary Academy Lime Avenue , Oulton NR32 3BQ | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Primary School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HN | 2out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | 2out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 3,458 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 | 2,163 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 | 1,976 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ness Point School 32-34 Gordon Road , NR32 1NL | - not rated | 2,623 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 | 2,741 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 | 214 yd | |
| Enchanted Kingdom | Ground Floor Rear, 58 Bridge Road | 268 yd | |
| Dinky Town Ltd | Dinky Town At, 58 Bridge Road | 276 yd | |
| The Hut | First Floor, 58 Bridge Road | 276 yd | |
| The Third Crossing | Lowestoft Haven Marina, School Road | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wolf Inn | 105-107 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 392 yd | |
| The Commodore | 15 Commodore Road, Lowestoft | 500 yd | |
| Lowestoft Haven Marina Cruising Club | Haven Marina, School Road | 577 yd | |
| Colville House | Colville House Youth Club, School Road | 577 yd | |
| Broadview | 116-118 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFG Greggs Oulton Broad | Shop At, Shell Garage | 220 yd | |
| China Garden | 50 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 275 yd | |
| Manhattan Pizza | 38 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 275 yd | |
| Wood N Dough | Shed 3, 111 Bridge Road | 703 yd | |
| Flames Kebabs | 120 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oli Food Centre | 123 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 816 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 14 Gresham Avenue, Lowestoft | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Normanston Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION NORMANSTON PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 822 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Lowestoft) PETO WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| Nicholas Everitt Park NICHOLAS EVERITT PARK NICHOLAS EVERITT PARK BRIDGE ROAD | tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Swanton Herons Fc Waveney Drive | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Dell Primary School DELL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 977 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.