Mill Lane is in Corton, Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR32 5HZ is located in the Lothingland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Waveney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Lane, Corton, Lowestoft, NR32 5HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR32 5JA, NR32 5HW, NR32 5HG, NR32 5JH, NR32 5JE, NR32 5HP, NR32 5HQ, NR32 5JD, NR32 5JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR32 5HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.5% | 49.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 22% | 25.3% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 49.7% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 14.1% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 45% | 43.3% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 15.3% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.2% | 21% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.5% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 24.8% | -2.4% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 95.5% | 94.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 95.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 51.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.9% lower than the Gunton & St Margarets average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Lane has the 49th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Gunton & St Margarets and the 282nd highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mill Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2025-03-31 | £453,403 |
| 3 Mill Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-09-28 | £217,423 |
| 21 Mill Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-12-17 | £170,431 |
| 27 Mill Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-09-23 | £413,417 |
| 22 Mill Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £164,500 | 2021-07-30 | £184,179 |
NR32 5HZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NR32 5HZ 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 5HZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School The Street , Corton NR32 5HW | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunton Primary Academy Gainsborough Drive , NR32 4LX | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopton Church of England Primary Academy Coast Road , Hopton-on-Sea NR31 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Road , Blundeston NR32 5AX | 3out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars Community Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 3out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | 2out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,985 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Warren House School Warren Road , NR32 4QD | 3out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Harbour Pupil Referral Unit , Saturn Close NR32 4TD | 3out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | 3out of 4 | 3,193 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office Adrian House , Alexandra Road NR32 1PL | - not rated | 4,230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Bar And Restaurant | Restaurant And Bar, Waterside Park | 278 yd | |
| Sweet Shop | Pleasurewood Hills American Theme Park, Leisure Way | 965 yd | |
| Amigo's Buritos | Pleasurewood Hills American Theme Park, Leisure Way | 965 yd | |
| Tonys Pizza & Panini Restaurant | Pleasurewood Hills American Theme Park, Leisure Way | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | The Street, Corton | 183 yd | |
| Lowestoft & Yarmouth RUFC | Rugby Club House, Old Lane | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China | 49 The Street, Corton | 183 yd | |
| Smokey Joe's | Pleasurewood Hills American Theme Park, Leisure Way | 965 yd | |
| Roosters | Pleasurewood Hills American Theme Park, Leisure Way | 965 yd | |
| The Galley | Pleasurewood Hills American Theme Park, Leisure Way | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corton Playing Fields 2A 2A MILLS DRIVE | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Gunton Park Squash Club (Closed) Old Lane | squash courts | 1,059 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 | 2.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 2.4% |
| 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 | 54 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.