Sunrise Terrace is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 4FA is located in the Gunton & St Margarets electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Waveney. This postcode has been in use since 2015-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunrise Terrace, Lowestoft, NR32 4FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 4PH, NR32 4PD, NR32 4PB, NR32 4PJ, NR32 4AJ, NR32 4QF, NR32 4PA, NR32 4QE, NR32 4PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR32 4FA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 54.3% | 49.1% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 45.7% | 50.9% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 4FA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 19% | 26.8% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 53.5% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 7.5% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 35.7% | 41.1% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.4% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 18.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 27.5% | 19.8% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 11.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 7.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 18.6% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 31.2% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 96.9% | 95.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 95.9% | 96.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunrise Terrace was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the Gunton & St Margarets average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunrise Terrace has the 49th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Gunton & St Margarets and the 298th highest crime rate of 850 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sunrise Terrace Lyndhurst Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-11-14 | £378,816 |
| 1 Sunrise Terrace, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-10-21 | £373,711 |
| 3 Sunrise Terrace Lyndhurst Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-09-27 | £374,609 |
| 3 Sunrise Terrace Lyndhurst Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2015-05-12 | £348,932 |
| 1 Sunrise Terrace, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, a newly built property | £245,000 | 2015-05-11 | £367,692 |
NR32 4FA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR32 4FA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars Community Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 2out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Community Primary School Church Road , NR32 4JF | - not rated | 667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy Church Road , NR32 4JF | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | - not rated | 339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Denes High School Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | - not rated | 339 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Benjamin Britten High School Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harris Middle School Church Road , NR32 4JF | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Hill Middle School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxborough Middle School Foxborough Road , NR32 4SN | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Middle School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | - not rated | 2,976 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Middle School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HQ | - not rated | 4,585 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft Sixth Form College Rotterdam Road , NR32 2PJ | - not rated | 927 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Coast College St Peter's Street , NR32 2NB | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Harbour Pupil Referral Unit , Saturn Close NR32 4TD | - not rated | 190 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briar Independent School 8 Gunton Cliff , NR32 4PE | - not rated | 214 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Warren House School Warren Road , NR32 4QD | - not rated | 224 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon School Saturn Close , NR32 4TD | 2out of 4 | 292 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include Suffolk House 1, the Ashley School , Ashley Downs NR32 4EX | - not rated | 743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martello Coffee House | Whapload Road, Lowestoft | 411 yd | |
| Giardino Sparrows Nest | Giardino At Sparrows Nest Gardens, Whapload Road | 411 yd | |
| Lighthouse Diner Ltd | Lighthouse Cafe, 383 Whapload Road | 562 yd | |
| Vera G's Cakes And Teas | 161 St Margarets Road, Lowestoft | 570 yd | |
| Lowestoft Tandoori | 176 High Street, Lowestoft | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edge Of Town | 46 Park Road, Lowestoft | 633 yd | |
| Oxford Arms | Oxford Road, Lowestoft | 641 yd | |
| First & Last | First And Last, Dove Street | 801 yd | |
| Royal Falcon Hotel | 27 High Street, Lowestoft | 803 yd | |
| The Oak Tavern | The Oak Tavern, 73 Crown Street West | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Kebab | The Takeaway, Sussex Road | 337 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 100 Oxford Road, Lowestoft | 592 yd | |
| Pips Fish And Chips | 49 Queens Road, Lowestoft | 699 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 39 - 40 High Street, Lowestoft | 803 yd | |
| Hollingsworth Road Fish & Chip | 79 Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denes Oval UNDERCLIFF COTTAGE UNDERCLIFF COTTAGE THE RAVINE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 284 yd |
| Ormiston Denes Academy YARMOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Saturn Close Sports Ground CORTON ROAD | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Poplars Primary School ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Better Body Gym 7-8-9 Capital Trading Estate 7-8-9 Capital Trading Estate Whapload Road | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Northfield St. Nicholas Primary Academy ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| The Harris Middle School (Closed) Church Road | 717 yd | |
| The Ashley School Academy Trust ASHLEY DOWNS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 777 yd |
| Waterlane Leisure Centre Water Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 927 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.