Harris Avenue is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 4BD 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 4BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 4BL, NR32 4AP, NR32 4BJ, NR32 4BE, NR32 4BB, NR32 4BH, NR32 4AT, NR32 4BQ, NR32 4AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR32 4BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 50.4% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 43.7% | 49.6% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 25.2% | 30.2% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 34.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 17.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Widowed | 19.8% | 14.6% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (56.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.4% | 26.4% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -22.0% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 29.7% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 23.3% | 25.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| Bad health | 15.1% | 10.6% | -4.5% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 7.7% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
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.
In the area around NR32 4BD this area, 45.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.5% | 45.3% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 27.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15.1% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 7.8% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 11.5% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -22.3% |
| Other | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.7% | 96.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 97.6% | 95.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 76.7% | -22.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 43.5% | 13.5% | 30.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harris Avenue was 101.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% higher than the Gunton & St Margarets average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harris Avenue has the 34th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Gunton & St Margarets and the 123rd highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Harris Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-11-22 | £245,522 |
| 77 Harris Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-07-31 | £273,983 |
| 61 Harris Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-04-18 | £196,468 |
| 63 Harris Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2018-09-12 | £161,646 |
| 77 Harris Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2018-02-23 | £206,143 |
NR32 4BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4BD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Full-Time Employee | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 516 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 2out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy Church Road , NR32 4JF | 2out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunton Primary Academy Gainsborough Drive , NR32 4LX | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woods Loke Primary School Butley Drive , Oulton Broad NR32 3EB | 3out of 4 | 1,342 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 | 551 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 5,296 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 | 1,108 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 | 302 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Harbour Pupil Referral Unit , Saturn Close NR32 4TD | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Warren House School Warren Road , NR32 4QD | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office Adrian House , Alexandra Road NR32 1PL | - not rated | 1,510 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunton Baptist Church | Montgomery Avenue, Lowestoft | 307 yd | |
| St Benedict's Church | St Benedicts Church, Hollingsworth Road | 343 yd | |
| Vera G's Cakes And Teas | 161 St Margarets Road, Lowestoft | 707 yd | |
| Waterlane Leisure Centre Cafe | Water Lane Leisure Centre, Water Lane | 795 yd | |
| Deniros Kebab And Pizza | 141 Oulton Road, Lowestoft | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunton Tenants Meeting Hall | Gunton Estate Residents Meeting Hall, Hollingsworth Road | 223 yd | |
| Oxford Arms | Oxford Road, Lowestoft | 862 yd | |
| Norman Warrior | The Norman Warrior, Fir Lane | 1,021 yd | |
| The Edge Of Town | 46 Park Road, Lowestoft | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingsworth Road Fish & Chip | 79 Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft | 192 yd | |
| Royal Kebab | The Takeaway, Sussex Road | 707 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 100 Oxford Road, Lowestoft | 852 yd | |
| Oulton Road Chippy | 139 Oulton Road, Lowestoft | 861 yd | |
| Village Rise Fish And Chips | 3 Village Rise, Weston Road | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Ashley School Academy Trust ASHLEY DOWNS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 248 yd |
| Poplars Primary School ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Ormiston Denes Academy YARMOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Northfield St. Nicholas Primary Academy ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Saturn Close Sports Ground CORTON ROAD | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| The Harris Middle School (Closed) Church Road | 781 yd | |
| Waterlane Leisure Centre Water Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 792 yd |
| Denes Oval UNDERCLIFF COTTAGE UNDERCLIFF COTTAGE THE RAVINE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,006 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 | 75.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.7% |
| 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.