Rectory Road is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR33 0DA is located in the Kirkley & Pakefield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Waveney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR33 0DH, NR33 0DN, NR33 0DJ, NR33 0BF, NR33 0DB, NR33 0AR, NR33 0BU, NR33 0BZ, NR33 0BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR33 0DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 51.3% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 44.2% | 48.8% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 36.1% | 34.3% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 32.3% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12% | 13.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 19.2% | 15.7% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 23.4% | 28% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -20.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 38.9% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 30.8% | 23.1% | -7.7% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 11.8% | 6.5% | -5.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 NR33 0DA this area, 33.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.5% | 33.2% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 8.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 10.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 14.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 24.5% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.3% | 97.8% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 94.1% | 91.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 91.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 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 | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 30.3% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 103.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% higher than the Gunton & St Margarets average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Gunton & St Margarets and the 117th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Marys Convent Rectory Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2015-04-17 | £771,784 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NR33 0DA 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 | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Kirkley Cliff Road , NR33 0DG | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix St Peter Academy Enstone Road , NR33 0NE | 2out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Oak Primary School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue , Westwood Primary School NR33 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield Primary School London Road , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | 2out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,135 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 | 2,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ness Point School 32-34 Gordon Road , NR32 1NL | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office Adrian House , Alexandra Road NR32 1PL | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT | 1out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | 3out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door To The Cosmos | 307 London Road South, Lowestoft | 282 yd | |
| Coffee @ The Claremont | Burger Bar Kiosk, Claremont Pier | 464 yd | |
| Lowestoft Shawarma | 219 - 221 London Road South, Lowestoft | 473 yd | |
| New Raj Mahal Tandoori | 261 London Road South, Lowestoft | 473 yd | |
| Piranha Joes Beach Bar | Claremont Pier, The Esplanade | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drifter Public House | The Drifter, 218 - 220 London Road South | 352 yd | |
| Sports Bar @ The Claremont | The Zoo Club, Claremont Pier | 496 yd | |
| Carlton Road Sports And Social Club | 123A Carlton Road, Lowestoft | 581 yd | |
| The Plough And Sail | Plough And Sail, 212 London Road South | 583 yd | |
| Pot Black Club | Parade Road South, Lowestoft | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbs Chippy | 4A Carlton Road, Lowestoft | 297 yd | |
| Golden Palace | 100 Carlton Road, Lowestoft | 392 yd | |
| Chick King | 249 London Road South, Lowestoft | 473 yd | |
| Fish And Chips @ The Pier | Claremont Pier, The Esplanade | 496 yd | |
| Ice Cream @ The Claremont | Kiosk, Claremont Pier | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Kirkley | 233 - 239 London Road South, Lowestoft | 473 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Limited, Belvedere Road | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School KIRKLEY CLIFF ROAD | grass pitches | 191 yd |
| Lowestoft-Railway Bowls And Social Club 123a 123a Carlton Road | indoor bowls | 578 yd |
| Kirkley Middle School (Closed) Southwell Road | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Red Oak Primary School SOUTHWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.