Harris Avenue is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 4BB is located in the Gunton & St Margarets electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Waveney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harris Avenue, Lowestoft, NR32 4BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 4BA, NR32 4AP, NR32 4BD, NR32 4BH, NR32 4AE, NR32 4BQ, NR32 4BL, NR32 4AG, NR32 4AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR32 4BB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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% | 47.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 51% | 52.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 34.1% | 38.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 38.5% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 13.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 46.6% | 41.7% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 30% | 31.2% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 19.4% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 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.
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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 26.2% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 15.3% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.3% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 19.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 16.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 95.8% | 95.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 95.8% | 95.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 35.1% | 13.5% | 21.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.1% | 37.2% | 24.9% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harris Avenue was 122.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% higher than the Gunton & St Margarets average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harris Avenue has the 20th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Gunton & St Margarets and the 81st highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Harris Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-04-10 | £185,000 |
| 25 Harris Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-09-06 | £185,010 |
| 18 Harris Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-06-14 | £205,106 |
| 16 Harris Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-04-04 | £213,078 |
| 20 Harris Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-11-09 | £163,817 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplars Community Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 2out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy Church Road , NR32 4JF | 2out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunton Primary Academy Gainsborough Drive , NR32 4LX | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woods Loke Primary School Butley Drive , Oulton Broad NR32 3EB | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | 2out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 5,342 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 | 1,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Harbour Pupil Referral Unit , Saturn Close NR32 4TD | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Warren House School Warren Road , NR32 4QD | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office Adrian House , Alexandra Road NR32 1PL | - not rated | 1,453 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Church | St Benedicts Church, Hollingsworth Road | 418 yd | |
| Gunton Baptist Church | Montgomery Avenue, Lowestoft | 445 yd | |
| Vera G's Cakes And Teas | 161 St Margarets Road, Lowestoft | 652 yd | |
| Waterlane Leisure Centre Cafe | Water Lane Leisure Centre, Water Lane | 808 yd | |
| Martello Coffee House | Whapload Road, Lowestoft | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunton Tenants Meeting Hall | Gunton Estate Residents Meeting Hall, Hollingsworth Road | 360 yd | |
| Oxford Arms | Oxford Road, Lowestoft | 804 yd | |
| The Edge Of Town | 46 Park Road, Lowestoft | 997 yd | |
| First & Last | First And Last, Dove Street | 1,062 yd | |
| The Oak Tavern | The Oak Tavern, 73 Crown Street West | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingsworth Road Fish & Chip | 79 Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft | 324 yd | |
| Royal Kebab | The Takeaway, Sussex Road | 610 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 100 Oxford Road, Lowestoft | 786 yd | |
| Pips Fish And Chips | 49 Queens Road, Lowestoft | 948 yd | |
| Oulton Road Chippy | 139 Oulton Road, Lowestoft | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Denes Academy YARMOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| The Ashley School Academy Trust ASHLEY DOWNS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 320 yd |
| Poplars Primary School ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Northfield St. Nicholas Primary Academy ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Saturn Close Sports Ground CORTON ROAD | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| The Harris Middle School (Closed) Church Road | 748 yd | |
| Waterlane Leisure Centre Water Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Denes Oval UNDERCLIFF COTTAGE UNDERCLIFF COTTAGE THE RAVINE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 868 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.