Kirkley Street, Lowestoft, NR33 0LU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR33 0LU, 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	55.8%	54.4%	-1.4%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	44.2%	45.6%	1.4%	49.0%	-3.4%

Partnership Status

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	38.7%	34.1%	-4.6%	37.9%	-3.8%
Married: Opposite sex	38.7%	44.4%	5.7%	44.2%	0.2%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.7%	2.3%	-2.4%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	10.6%	9.8%	-0.8%	9.1%	0.7%
Widowed	6.4%	9.3%	2.9%	6.1%	3.2%

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	40.2%	44.8%	4.6%	48.4%	-3.6%
Good health	38.4%	36.2%	-2.2%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	14.1%	14.6%	0.5%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	4.7%	3%	-1.7%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	2.5%	1.5%	-1.0%	1.2%	0.3%

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 15.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.8%	17.8%	-12.0%	18.2%	-0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.7%	14.5%	-4.2%	9.6%	4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	17.3%	-1.4%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	6.1%	2.7%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	24.8%	14.6%	16.9%	7.9%
Degree or Similar	11.1%	15.4%	4.3%	33.8%	-18.4%
Other	8.1%	4.2%	-3.9%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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%	3.7%	3.7%	0.7%	3.0%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.9%	94.1%	-4.8%	81.4%	12.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97% 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	95.3%	97%	1.7%	83.2%	13.8%
European Union	3.6%	0.7%	-2.9%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.2%	2.2%	5.6%	-3.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	96.3%	1.4%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	1.8%	2.6%	0.8%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68%	76.7%	-8.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Eastern Asia	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
No passport held	29.4%	13.5%	15.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	57.4%	37.2%	20.2%
Christian	35.2%	46.2%	-11.0%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Kirkley Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkley Street was 160.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 223.4% higher than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kirkley Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 133 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 48th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NR33 0LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Kirkley Street are based on 85 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 Kirkley Street, Lowestoft, NR33 0LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR33 0LU

Average Price
£185,564

Semi-Detached
£195,771

Terraced
£182,514

Detached
£184,924

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kirkley Street

Average Price
£183,648

Semi-Detached
£203,076

Terraced
£179,742

Detached
£204,867

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kirkley Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Kirkley Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2025-03-21	£202,464
37 Kirkley Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2023-07-17	£205,328
28 Kirkley Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2023-01-31	£187,340
29 Kirkley Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2022-07-14	£231,653
16 Kirkley Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£135,500	2021-04-16	£154,098

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR33 0LU

Employment

NR33 0LU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	73
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	18
Accommodation and food service activities	17
Manufacturing	12
Construction	10
Education	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Phoenix St Peter Academy Enstone Road , NR33 0NE	2out of 4	74 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Red Oak Primary School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ	3out of 4	284 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Kirkley Cliff Road , NR33 0DG	3out of 4	709 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue , Westwood Primary School NR33 9RR	3out of 4	1,221 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roman Hill Primary School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX	3out of 4	1,709 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ	3out of 4	603 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ	2out of 4	2,160 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH	2out of 4	3,091 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ	3out of 4	3,786 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	2,121 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ness Point School 32-34 Gordon Road , NR32 1NL	- not rated	1,854 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	2,225 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT	1out of 4	2,730 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX	3out of 4	2,884 yd	Pupil referral unit	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU	4out of 4	2,893 yd	Academy special converter	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
Door To The Cosmos	307 London Road South, Lowestoft	364 yd
Recharge Cafe	Waveney Gymnastics Club, 104 Notley Road	480 yd
Lowestoft Shawarma	219 - 221 London Road South, Lowestoft	484 yd
New Raj Mahal Tandoori	261 London Road South, Lowestoft	484 yd
Piranha Joes Beach Bar	Claremont Pier, The Esplanade	545 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Carlton Road Sports And Social Club	123A Carlton Road, Lowestoft	209 yd
The Fighting Cocks	The Fighting Cock, Carlton Road	419 yd
The Drifter Public House	The Drifter, 218 - 220 London Road South	442 yd
Sports Bar @ The Claremont	The Zoo Club, Claremont Pier	545 yd
The Plough And Sail	Plough And Sail, 212 London Road South	608 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Palace	100 Carlton Road, Lowestoft	113 yd
Gibbs Chippy	4A Carlton Road, Lowestoft	288 yd
Chick King	249 London Road South, Lowestoft	484 yd
Fish And Chips @ The Pier	Claremont Pier, The Esplanade	545 yd
Ice Cream @ The Claremont	Kiosk, Claremont Pier	545 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Kirkley	233 - 239 London Road South, Lowestoft		484 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	Asda Stores Limited, Belvedere Road		726 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lowestoft-Railway Bowls And Social Club 123a 123a Carlton Road	indoor bowls	249 yd
Kirkley Middle School (Closed) Southwell Road	grass pitches	260 yd
Red Oak Primary School SOUTHWELL ROAD	grass pitches	260 yd
St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School KIRKLEY CLIFF ROAD	grass pitches	581 yd
East Point Academy KIRKLEY RUN	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	751 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	71.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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