Astbury Road is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 4NP 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 Astbury Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 4JL, NR32 4JJ, NR32 4NR, NR32 4PX, NR32 4NZ, NR32 4DN, NR32 4JH, NR32 4DW, NR32 4AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR32 4NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.9% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.1% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 4NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 41% | 46.2% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 34.7% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 12.2% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 39.3% | 39.6% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 37.2% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 15.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 4NP this area, 31.7% 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 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 31.7% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 18.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 13.7% | -8.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 14.1% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 13.4% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 99.1% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 99.1% 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% | 99.1% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 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 | 95.6% | 99.1% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.2% | 37.2% | 21.0% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Astbury Road was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.0% lower than the Gunton & St Margarets average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Astbury Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Gunton & St Margarets and the 118th lowest crime rate of 850 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Astbury Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-02-17 | £152,061 |
| 11 Astbury Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-12-08 | £150,628 |
| 8 Astbury Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £186,500 | 2023-01-20 | £178,854 |
| 9 Astbury Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £163,200 | 2019-01-04 | £205,123 |
| 8 Astbury Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-07-20 | £169,457 |
NR32 4NP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunton Community Primary School Gainsborough Drive , NR32 4LX | - not rated | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunton Primary Academy Gainsborough Drive , NR32 4LX | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars Community Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars Community Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 2out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 437 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Benjamin Britten High School Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | - not rated | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Denes High School Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxborough Middle School Foxborough Road , NR32 4SN | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harris Middle School Church Road , NR32 4JF | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Hill Middle School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Middle School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | - not rated | 3,426 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Middle School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HQ | - not rated | 4,489 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 | 1,404 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Coast College St Peter's Street , NR32 2NB | - not rated | 1,674 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 | - not rated | 905 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include Suffolk House 1, the Ashley School , Ashley Downs NR32 4EX | - not rated | 939 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | - not rated | 939 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon School Saturn Close , NR32 4TD | 2out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 420 yd | |
| Gunton Baptist Church | Montgomery Avenue, Lowestoft | 545 yd | |
| The Foxburrow Beefeater | Foxburrow Inn, Yarmouth Road | 559 yd | |
| Potters Kiln Harvester | Potters Kiln, Leisure Way | 774 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining - Customer Cafe | Tesco Superstore, Leisure Way | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunton Tenants Meeting Hall | Gunton Estate Residents Meeting Hall, Hollingsworth Road | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Rise Fish And Chips | 3 Village Rise, Weston Road | 228 yd | |
| Hollingsworth Road Fish & Chip | 79 Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft | 732 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Superstore, Leisure Way | 774 yd | |
| Evergreen Chinese Take Away | 14 Snape Drive, Lowestoft | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Aldi Store, Millennium Way | 717 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Leisure Way | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Britten High School BLYFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Foxborough Middle School (Closed) Foxborough Road | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| The Ashley School Academy Trust ASHLEY DOWNS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 908 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 | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.