Cotman Close, Lowestoft, NR32 4NW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR32 4NW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population 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	50.2%	56.8%	6.6%	51.0%	5.8%
Male	49.8%	43.2%	-6.6%	49.0%	-5.8%

Partnership Status

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 4NW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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	22.9%	17.7%	-5.2%	37.9%	-20.2%
Married: Opposite sex	59.2%	61.2%	2.0%	44.2%	17.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	7.3%	6.9%	-0.4%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	9%	11.6%	2.6%	6.1%	5.5%

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	47.7%	43.7%	-4.0%	48.4%	-4.7%
Good health	30.3%	38.8%	8.5%	33.6%	5.2%
Fair health	17%	12.7%	-4.3%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	4.7%	3.7%	-1.0%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.1%

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 22.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.3%	19.8%	-3.5%	18.2%	1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	11.6%	-4.3%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	15.5%	2.0%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	8.6%	10.3%	1.7%	5.3%	5.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	15.5%	2.0%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	19.6%	22.8%	3.2%	33.8%	-11.0%
Other	5.7%	4.3%	-1.4%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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)
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.5%	98.5%	1.0%	81.4%	17.1%
Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	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	97.1%	95.9%	-1.2%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	0.7%	2.6%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	95.5%	-1.6%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.6%	76.7%	4.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	16.1%	13.5%	2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.5%	37.2%	-2.7%
Christian	59.9%	46.2%	13.7%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Cotman Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotman Close was 11.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.8% lower than the Gunton & St Margarets average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cotman Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Gunton & St Margarets and the 116th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NR32 4NW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Cotman Close are based on 13 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 Cotman Close, Lowestoft, NR32 4NW

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR32 4NW

Average Price
£323,811

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£323,811

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cotman Close

Average Price
£317,187

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£317,187

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cotman CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Cotman Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-07-30	£336,818
1 Cotman Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£267,000	2023-09-12	£264,003
1 Cotman Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2021-06-30	£247,309
5 Cotman Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2020-06-25	£437,143
6 Cotman Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2017-07-12	£346,071

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR32 4NW

Employment

NR32 4NW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4NW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	51
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	16
Manufacturing	14
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Transport and storage	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gunton Primary Academy Gainsborough Drive , NR32 4LX	3out of 4	368 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School The Street , Corton NR32 5HW	3out of 4	1,622 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Poplars Community Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN	3out of 4	1,769 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woods Loke Primary School Butley Drive , Oulton Broad NR32 3EB	3out of 4	1,968 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN	2out of 4	1,978 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	786 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH	2out of 4	1,667 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ	3out of 4	4,133 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	2,399 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	1,595 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Old Warren House School Warren Road , NR32 4QD	3out of 4	1,608 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX	3out of 4	1,621 yd	Pupil referral unit	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harbour Harbour Pupil Referral Unit , Saturn Close NR32 4TD	3out of 4	1,667 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office Adrian House , Alexandra Road NR32 1PL	- not rated	2,769 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
Tesco Family Dining - Customer Cafe	Tesco Superstore, Leisure Way	351 yd
Potters Kiln Harvester	Potters Kiln, Leisure Way	351 yd
The Foxburrow Beefeater	Foxburrow Inn, Yarmouth Road	548 yd
Sweet Shop	Pleasurewood Hills American Theme Park, Leisure Way	759 yd
Amigo's Buritos	Pleasurewood Hills American Theme Park, Leisure Way	759 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lowestoft & Yarmouth RUFC	Rugby Club House, Old Lane		810 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yo! To Go!	Tesco Superstore, Leisure Way	351 yd
Smokey Joe's	Pleasurewood Hills American Theme Park, Leisure Way	759 yd
Roosters	Pleasurewood Hills American Theme Park, Leisure Way	759 yd
The Galley	Pleasurewood Hills American Theme Park, Leisure Way	759 yd
Village Rise Fish And Chips	3 Village Rise, Weston Road	837 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Superstore, Leisure Way		351 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gunton Hall Resort GUNTON AVENUE	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool	491 yd
Dip Farm Playing Fields Corton Road	grass pitches	759 yd
Lowestoft & Yarmouth Rfc OLD LANE	grass pitches	764 yd
Gunton Park Squash Club (Closed) Old Lane	squash courts	812 yd
Benjamin Britten High School BLYFORD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	844 yd
Dip Farm Corton Road	golf	881 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	18.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	21 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	28.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	28.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	2.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	2.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	3.93 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NR32 4NW