Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, NR32 4ET

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR32 4ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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	54.9%	54.4%	-0.5%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	45.1%	45.6%	0.5%	49.0%	-3.4%

Partnership Status

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	19.2%	34%	14.8%	37.9%	-3.9%
Married: Opposite sex	61.5%	50.2%	-11.3%	44.2%	6.0%
Separated	1.9%	1%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	8%	6.9%	-1.1%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	9.4%	7.9%	-1.5%	6.1%	1.8%

Health

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	37.4%	37.2%	-0.2%	48.4%	-11.2%
Good health	38.1%	33.9%	-4.2%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	21%	20.7%	-0.3%	12.7%	8.0%
Bad health	2.3%	6.6%	4.3%	4.0%	2.6%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.5%	23.2%	-15.3%	18.2%	5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.4%	10.3%	0.9%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.3%	12.3%	1.0%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	10.8%	12.8%	2.0%	5.3%	7.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.5%	16.7%	8.2%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	15.5%	21.2%	5.7%	33.8%	-12.6%
Other	6.1%	3.4%	-2.7%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	97.7%	97.1%	-0.6%	81.4%	15.7%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	93.8%	95.9%	2.1%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	3.9%	1.7%	-2.2%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	95.9%	2.1%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	3.7%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	0%	-3.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.5%	76.7%	-8.2%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
No passport held	29.9%	13.5%	16.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.3%	37.2%	5.1%
Christian	48.1%	46.2%	1.9%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Not answered	9.1%	6.0%	3.1%

Safety

Is Ashley Downs Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley Downs was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% lower than the Gunton & St Margarets average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ashley Downs has the 38th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Gunton & St Margarets and the 376th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,200

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NR32 4ET, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ashley Downs are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Waveney.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, NR32 4ET

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR32 4ET

Average Price
£168,602

Semi-Detached
£127,674

Terraced
£189,066

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ashley Downs

Average Price
£187,248

Semi-Detached
£183,670

Terraced
£188,053

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ashley DownsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
59 Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2023-07-28	£179,277
57 Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£195,000	2023-06-16	£201,263
56 Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2019-11-29	£200,548
50 Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£124,000	2016-09-23	£169,795
56 Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£123,000	2014-02-17	£203,817

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR32 4ET

Employment

NR32 4ET 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 4ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	73
Full-Time Employee	52
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	16
Human health and social work activities	12
Manufacturing	10
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Other	4
Transport and storage	1
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	494 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN	2out of 4	557 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's Primary Academy Church Road , NR32 4JF	2out of 4	729 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woods Loke Primary School Butley Drive , Oulton Broad NR32 3EB	3out of 4	1,128 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roman Hill Primary School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX	3out of 4	1,227 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH	2out of 4	669 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ	3out of 4	1,119 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ	3out of 4	2,663 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ	2out of 4	4,985 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Coast College St Peter's Street , NR32 2NB	- not rated	865 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU	4out of 4	234 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX	3out of 4	272 yd	Pupil referral unit	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harbour Harbour Pupil Referral Unit , Saturn Close NR32 4TD	3out of 4	848 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Old Warren House School Warren Road , NR32 4QD	3out of 4	898 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office Adrian House , Alexandra Road NR32 1PL	- not rated	1,372 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gunton Baptist Church	Montgomery Avenue, Lowestoft	359 yd
Waterlane Leisure Centre Cafe	Water Lane Leisure Centre, Water Lane	553 yd
St Benedict's Church	St Benedicts Church, Hollingsworth Road	587 yd
Deniros Kebab And Pizza	141 Oulton Road, Lowestoft	594 yd
Vera G's Cakes And Teas	161 St Margarets Road, Lowestoft	621 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gunton Tenants Meeting Hall	Gunton Estate Residents Meeting Hall, Hollingsworth Road	215 yd
Norman Warrior	The Norman Warrior, Fir Lane	740 yd
Oxford Arms	Oxford Road, Lowestoft	763 yd
The Oak Tavern	The Oak Tavern, 73 Crown Street West	987 yd
First & Last	First And Last, Dove Street	1,023 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hollingsworth Road Fish & Chip	79 Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft	183 yd
Oulton Road Chippy	139 Oulton Road, Lowestoft	577 yd
Royal Kebab	The Takeaway, Sussex Road	730 yd
New Hong Kong	100 Oxford Road, Lowestoft	774 yd
Pablos Fish Bar	229 St Peters Street, Lowestoft	841 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Ashley School Academy Trust ASHLEY DOWNS	grass pitches, swimming pool	105 yd
Poplars Primary School ST. MARGARETS ROAD	grass pitches	348 yd
Northfield St. Nicholas Primary Academy ST. MARGARETS ROAD	grass pitches	409 yd
Ormiston Denes Academy YARMOUTH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	544 yd
Waterlane Leisure Centre Water Lane	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	551 yd
The Harris Middle School (Closed) Church Road		633 yd
Saturn Close Sports Ground CORTON ROAD	grass pitches	951 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	70.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NR32 4ET