Mill Road is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR33 0PW 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 Mill Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR33 0PJ, NR33 0PL, NR33 0BN, NR33 0PP, NR33 0PN, NR33 0PR, NR33 0PH, NR33 0AU, NR33 0BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR33 0PW is primarily male, with 60.2% of the population 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 | 44.9% | 39.8% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -11.2% |
| Male | 55.1% | 60.2% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 11.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NR33 0PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.4% | 46.9% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 30% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 13.9% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 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 | 40.7% | 43.4% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.4% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 18% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 24.3% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 18% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 14% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 17.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.1% | 91.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 83.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 83.6% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 11.3% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 84.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.7% | 76.7% | -21.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 32% | 13.5% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Road was 246.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 199.2% higher than the Gunton & St Margarets average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Gunton & St Margarets and the 21st highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mill Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-03-28 | £123,636 |
| 14 Mill Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-08-25 | £147,696 |
| 13 Mill Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2022-08-05 | £106,070 |
| 7 Mill Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2022-04-19 | £155,740 |
| 12 Mill Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-01-14 | £162,595 |
NR33 0PW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak Primary School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix St Peter Academy Enstone Road , NR33 0NE | 2out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Hill Primary School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Kirkley Cliff Road , NR33 0DG | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy Church Road , NR32 4JF | 2out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | 2out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,287 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 | 1,418 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 | 1,005 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 | 1,390 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | 3out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Harbour Pupil Referral Unit , Saturn Close NR32 4TD | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Cookie Restaurant | 109A London Road South, Lowestoft | 116 yd | |
| McDonald's | Drive Thru Restaurant, Kirkley Rise | 116 yd | |
| Thanks A Latte | 141 London Road South, Lowestoft | 176 yd | |
| The Spring Tide | Kirkley Rise, Lowestoft | 184 yd | |
| Community Action Suffolk | 154 London Road South, Lowestoft | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues & Bloater | 6 Mill Road, Lowestoft | 2 yd | |
| Pot Black Club | Parade Road South, Lowestoft | 286 yd | |
| Iconic/Notleys | Notleys, Royal Thoroughfare | 342 yd | |
| Sir Toby's Beers At East Point Pavilion | East Point Pavilion, Royal Plain | 351 yd | |
| The Plough And Sail | Plough And Sail, 212 London Road South | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Marine Parade | 154 yd | |
| Kings Kebab And Pizza | 138 London Road South, Lowestoft | 233 yd | |
| Pinky's | Kiosk At, 18 The Esplanade | 260 yd | |
| The Chippy | 174-176 London Road South, Lowestoft | 345 yd | |
| Marina Kebab | 4 Pier Terrace, Lowestoft | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Limited, Belvedere Road | 247 yd | |
| Co-op Kirkley | 233 - 239 London Road South, Lowestoft | 475 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 82 - 84 London Road North, Lowestoft | 849 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 15 The Britten Centre, London Road North | 909 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 105 London Road North, Lowestoft | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkley Middle School (Closed) Southwell Road | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Red Oak Primary School SOUTHWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 644 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.