Patricia Close is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 3NT 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 Patricia Close, Lowestoft, NR32 3NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 3JA, NR32 3NS, NR32 3NY, NR32 3JB, NR32 3JF, NR32 3JE, NR32 3NL, NR32 3JD, NR32 3NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR32 3NT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 48.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.1% | 0.6% | 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 vicinity of NR32 3NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 28.3% | 33.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 52.1% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 5.9% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 48.5% | 50% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 14.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 14.3% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 13.1% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13.9% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 27% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 96.7% | 97.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Patricia Close was 19.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Patricia Close has the 38th lowest crime rate of 132 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 231st lowest crime rate of 850 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Patricia Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £194,500 | 2024-06-21 | £198,221 |
| 26 Patricia Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-04-30 | £243,552 |
| 22 Patricia Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-09-24 | £204,395 |
| Garage 16 Patricia Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2020-11-20 | £167,127 |
| 16 Patricia Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2020-11-20 | £184,336 |
NR32 3NT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR32 3NT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Broad Primary School Christmas Lane , Oulton Broad NR32 3JX | - not rated | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Primary Academy Lime Avenue , Oulton NR32 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woods Loke Primary School Butley Drive , Oulton Broad NR32 3EB | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woods Loke Community Primary School Butley Drive , Oulton Broad NR32 3EB | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dell Primary School Dell Road , Oulton Broad NR33 9NU | - not rated | 1,425 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 | 2,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Community High School Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Benjamin Britten High School Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxborough Middle School Foxborough Road , NR32 4SN | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Middle School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HQ | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Hill Middle School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Middle School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harris Middle School Church Road , NR32 4JF | - not rated | 2,882 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 | 2,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowestoft Sixth Form College Rotterdam Road , NR32 2PJ | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include Suffolk House 1, the Ashley School , Ashley Downs NR32 4EX | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 593 yd | |
| Dinky Town Ltd | Dinky Town At, 58 Bridge Road | 621 yd | |
| The Hut | First Floor, 58 Bridge Road | 621 yd | |
| Enchanted Kingdom | Ground Floor Rear, 58 Bridge Road | 632 yd | |
| Shish Anatolia | 122 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commodore | 15 Commodore Road, Lowestoft | 552 yd | |
| The Wolf Inn | 105-107 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 617 yd | |
| Waveney & Oulton Broad Yacht Club | Waveney And Oulton Broad Yacht Club, Nicholas Everitt Park | 895 yd | |
| Ole Frank | The Ole Frank, Gresham Avenue | 915 yd | |
| Broadview | 116-118 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFG Greggs Oulton Broad | Shop At, Shell Garage | 597 yd | |
| China Garden | 50 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 639 yd | |
| Manhattan Pizza | 38 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 639 yd | |
| Wood N Dough | Shed 3, 111 Bridge Road | 861 yd | |
| Fish & Chips Gresham Avenue | Fish N Chips, Gresham Avenue | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 14 Gresham Avenue, Lowestoft | 915 yd | |
| Oli Food Centre | 123 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oulton Broad Primary School CHRISTMAS LANE | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Nicholas Everitt Park NICHOLAS EVERITT PARK NICHOLAS EVERITT PARK BRIDGE ROAD | tennis courts | 915 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 29.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.08 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.