Bourne Road is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 4NY 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 Bourne Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 4EE, NR32 4JA, NR32 4BW, NR32 4QP, NR32 4NX, NR32 4EA, NR32 4EF, NR32 4QW, NR32 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR32 4NY, 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 | 53.7% | 54.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 46.3% | 45.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 21.4% | 30.6% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 41.3% | -13.5% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11.9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 14.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
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 | 29.7% | 35.7% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.7% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 18.4% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 8.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 4NY this area, 36.8% 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.4% | 36.8% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 18.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 15.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 16.2% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 14.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 99.7% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 99% | 97.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 97.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 32.8% | 13.5% | 19.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.7% | 37.2% | 19.5% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bourne Road was 95.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.0% higher than the Gunton & St Margarets average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bourne Road has the 38th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Gunton & St Margarets and the 142nd highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Bourne Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2017-07-06 | £195,978 |
| 50 Bourne Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £134,995 | 2006-12-21 | £230,736 |
| 48 Bourne Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2005-09-09 | £200,215 |
| 40 Bourne Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2004-11-26 | £194,194 |
| 38 Bourne Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 1996-04-30 | £242,555 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NR32 4NY 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%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 2out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars Community Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy Church Road , NR32 4JF | 2out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woods Loke Primary School Butley Drive , Oulton Broad NR32 3EB | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Hill Primary School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | 3out of 4 | 1,161 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 | 2out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 4,813 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 | 861 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 | 479 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Harbour Pupil Referral Unit , Saturn Close NR32 4TD | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Warren House School Warren Road , NR32 4QD | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office Adrian House , Alexandra Road NR32 1PL | - not rated | 1,456 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deniros Kebab And Pizza | 141 Oulton Road, Lowestoft | 331 yd | |
| Gunton Baptist Church | Montgomery Avenue, Lowestoft | 459 yd | |
| Waterlane Leisure Centre Cafe | Water Lane Leisure Centre, Water Lane | 587 yd | |
| St Benedict's Church | St Benedicts Church, Hollingsworth Road | 749 yd | |
| Vera G's Cakes And Teas | 161 St Margarets Road, Lowestoft | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunton Tenants Meeting Hall | Gunton Estate Residents Meeting Hall, Hollingsworth Road | 376 yd | |
| Norman Warrior | The Norman Warrior, Fir Lane | 477 yd | |
| Oxford Arms | Oxford Road, Lowestoft | 910 yd | |
| The Mariners Rest | 60-62 Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft | 1,056 yd | |
| The Oak Tavern | The Oak Tavern, 73 Crown Street West | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Road Chippy | 139 Oulton Road, Lowestoft | 314 yd | |
| Hollingsworth Road Fish & Chip | 79 Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft | 379 yd | |
| Pablos Fish Bar | 229 St Peters Street, Lowestoft | 868 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 100 Oxford Road, Lowestoft | 933 yd | |
| Royal Kebab | The Takeaway, Sussex Road | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Ashley School Academy Trust ASHLEY DOWNS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 367 yd |
| Poplars Primary School ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Waterlane Leisure Centre Water Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Northfield St. Nicholas Primary Academy ST. MARGARETS ROAD | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| The Harris Middle School (Closed) Church Road | 756 yd | |
| Ormiston Denes Academy YARMOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Barnards Soccer Centre Barnards Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 41 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.