Ship Road is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR33 7DN 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 Ship Road, Lowestoft, NR33 7DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR33 7JA, NR33 7HP, NR33 7DW, NR33 7HW, NR33 7DR, NR33 7HX, NR33 7AP, NR33 7AW, NR33 7HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR33 7DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 56% | 55.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 44% | 44.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 | 23% | 25.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 40.4% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 12.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 16.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
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 | 31.5% | 42% | 10.5% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 35.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 15.5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 5.7% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 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.
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 25.6% | -15.5% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 18.1% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.6% | 12.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 13% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 22.8% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 99.6% | 97.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 97.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ship Road was 59.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.4% higher than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ship Road has the 37th highest crime rate of 132 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 241st highest crime rate of 850 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Ship Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-06-12 | £187,622 |
| 22 Ship Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2025-03-12 | £137,931 |
| 7 Ship Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-12-17 | £149,036 |
| 10 Ship Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-07-30 | £211,322 |
| 24 Ship Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £228,250 | 2023-11-17 | £228,012 |
NR33 7DN 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 NR33 7DN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakefield Primary School London Road , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | - not rated | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield Primary School London Road , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue , Westwood Primary School NR33 9RR | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitton Green Primary School Westwood Avenue , NR33 9RR | - not rated | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Community Primary School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HN | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | - not rated | 492 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Community High School Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | - not rated | 4,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakefield Middle School Kilbourn Road , Pakefield NR33 7DS | - not rated | 386 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Middle School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HQ | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Middle School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gisleham Middle School Gisleham Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8DG | - not rated | 2,699 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Hill Middle School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,825 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowestoft Sixth Form College Rotterdam Road , NR32 2PJ | - not rated | 4,113 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunrise Academy Church Lane , NR33 8AX | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Everitt Academy Church Lane , Carlton Colville NR33 8AX | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ness Point School 32/34 Gordon Road , Lowestoft NR32 1NL | - not rated | 3,554 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Drive Thru | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Arbor Lane | 726 yd | |
| Deans Beans Pitstop Cafe Ltd | 27 Harvest Drive, Gisleham | 738 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | Unit 5C Gateway Retail Park, Tower Road | 793 yd | |
| Tracey's Bap | 14 Cooke Road, Gisleham | 844 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 5A, Gateway Retail Park | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | Ship Inn, 95 Stradbroke Road | 138 yd | |
| Tramways Hotel | Tramway Hotel, 1 London Road Pakefield | 472 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | 6 Nightingale Road, Lowestoft | 680 yd | |
| The Carlton Public House | 564 London Road South, Lowestoft | 807 yd | |
| Trowel & Hammer | 49 Pakefield Street, Lowestoft | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chips | 6A Stradbroke Road, Lowestoft | 235 yd | |
| China Star | 28 London Road Pakefield, Lowestoft | 391 yd | |
| Pakefield Tandoori | 32 London Road Pakefield, Lowestoft | 391 yd | |
| Super Kitchen | 28 London Road Pakefield, Lowestoft | 391 yd | |
| Ocean Fish & Chips | 3 Shelton Road, Lowestoft | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food-Pakefield | 1 Jubilee Buildings, London Road Pakefield | 411 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pakefield Middle School (Closed) Kilbourn Road | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Pakefield Primary School LONDON ROAD PAKEFIELD | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Pakefield High School LONDON ROAD PAKEFIELD | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Kirkley And Pakefield Sports And Social Club RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND WALMER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Raw Soccer 15-17 15-17 PINBUSH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 889 yd |
| Westwood Primary School WESTWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 953 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1633.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1633.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 811.07 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.