Crisp Close is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 4BY 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 Crisp Close, Lowestoft, NR32 4BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 4BZ, NR32 4BU, NR32 4DA, NR32 4DQ, NR32 4BT, NR32 4DY, NR32 4BS, NR32 4DL, NR32 4DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR32 4BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 54% | 53% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 46% | 47% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 4BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 38.1% | 44.1% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 33.3% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 13% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 37.6% | 35.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 38.4% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 19.8% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 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.
In the area around NR32 4BY this area, 31.1% 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 12.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.9% | 31.1% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 13.3% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 19.7% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 15.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.5% | 12.5% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -21.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.8% | 100% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98% 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% | 98% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 98% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 39.8% | 13.5% | 26.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.9% | 37.2% | 27.7% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crisp Close was 74.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% lower than the Gunton & St Margarets average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crisp Close has the 42nd highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Gunton & St Margarets and the 185th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Crisp Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-07-10 | £146,616 |
| 3 Crisp Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2010-12-03 | £148,840 |
| 6 Crisp Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £13,200 | 1995-07-31 | £78,548 |
NR32 4BY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 967 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunton Primary Academy Gainsborough Drive , NR32 4LX | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woods Loke Primary School Butley Drive , Oulton Broad NR32 3EB | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 2out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy Church Road , NR32 4JF | 2out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | 2out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 5,396 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 | 1,412 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 | 709 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Harbour Pupil Referral Unit , Saturn Close NR32 4TD | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Warren House School Warren Road , NR32 4QD | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office Adrian House , Alexandra Road NR32 1PL | - not rated | 1,919 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 | 201 yd | |
| St Benedict's Church | St Benedicts Church, Hollingsworth Road | 303 yd | |
| Deniros Kebab And Pizza | 141 Oulton Road, Lowestoft | 781 yd | |
| The Foxburrow Beefeater | Foxburrow Inn, Yarmouth Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunton Tenants Meeting Hall | Gunton Estate Residents Meeting Hall, Hollingsworth Road | 352 yd | |
| Norman Warrior | The Norman Warrior, Fir Lane | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingsworth Road Fish & Chip | 79 Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft | 401 yd | |
| Village Rise Fish And Chips | 3 Village Rise, Weston Road | 462 yd | |
| Oulton Road Chippy | 139 Oulton Road, Lowestoft | 773 yd | |
| Evergreen Chinese Take Away | 14 Snape Drive, Lowestoft | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Aldi Store, Millennium Way | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Ashley School Academy Trust ASHLEY DOWNS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 578 yd |
| Benjamin Britten High School BLYFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Foxborough Middle School (Closed) Foxborough Road | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Poplars Primary School ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Ormiston Denes Academy YARMOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Northfield St. Nicholas Primary Academy ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Saturn Close Sports Ground CORTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.74 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.