Green Drive is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR33 7JR is located in the Kirkley & Pakefield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Waveney. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Drive, Lowestoft, NR33 7JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR33 7JP, NR33 7LE, NR33 7JH, NR33 7JF, NR33 7LD, NR33 7LF, NR33 7LQ, NR33 9DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR33 7JR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 63.6% of the population 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 | 62% | 63.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 12.6% |
| Male | 38% | 36.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -12.6% |
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 | 14.4% | 20.6% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 24.2% | -15.6% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 19.3% | 22.2% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 13.1% |
| Widowed | 23.2% | 29.9% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 23.8% |
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 (39.9%) 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 | 9.9% | 14.9% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -33.5% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 25% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 37% | 33.2% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 20.5% |
| Bad health | 15.6% | 24.5% | 8.9% | 4.0% | 20.5% |
| Very bad health | 8.9% | 2.4% | -6.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 7JR this area, 37% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 10.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 64.1% | 37% | -27.1% | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 10.9% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 10.4% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 15.1% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 9.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -11.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.1% | 10.9% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -22.9% |
| Other | 8.3% | 9.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 7.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.2% 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% | 94.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 94.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 34% | 13.5% | 20.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 22% | 6.0% | 16.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Drive was 181.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 230.4% higher than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 132 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 34th highest crime rate of 850 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Green Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-03-27 | £185,581 |
| 32 Green Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-12-12 | £184,226 |
| 54 Green Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2022-12-07 | £195,246 |
| 50 Green Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-09-29 | £167,156 |
| 54 Green Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-06-03 | £160,657 |
NR33 7JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7JR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 61% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 118 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Full-Time Employee | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue , Westwood Primary School NR33 9RR | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitton Green Primary School Westwood Avenue , NR33 9RR | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield Primary School London Road , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | - not rated | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield Primary School London Road , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Community Primary School Enstone Road , NR33 0NE | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Community High School Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | - not rated | 4,123 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 | 1,068 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Middle School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HQ | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Middle School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Hill Middle School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gisleham Middle School Gisleham Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8DG | - not rated | 3,181 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 | 3,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowestoft Sixth Form College Rotterdam Road , NR32 2PJ | - not rated | 3,435 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 | 2,176 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunrise Academy Church Lane , NR33 8AX | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Everitt Academy Church Lane , Carlton Colville NR33 8AX | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ness Point School 32/34 Gordon Road , Lowestoft NR32 1NL | - not rated | 2,934 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Remember Me Club At Lowestoft Deaf Centre | St Nicholas Community Centre, 50 Blackheath Road | 564 yd | |
| Topcats Community Cafe Project | Morton Friendship Club, Morton Road | 701 yd | |
| Tea By The Sea | 84 Pakefield Street, Lowestoft | 841 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailors | Jolly Sailors, Pakefield Street | 841 yd | |
| Whitton Life | 4 The Green, Lowestoft | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | Ship Inn, 95 Stradbroke Road | 610 yd | |
| The Carlton Public House | 564 London Road South, Lowestoft | 621 yd | |
| Tramways Hotel | Tramway Hotel, 1 London Road Pakefield | 681 yd | |
| The Fighting Cocks | The Fighting Cock, Carlton Road | 763 yd | |
| Trowel & Hammer | 49 Pakefield Street, Lowestoft | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish | 16 Blackheath Road, Lowestoft | 564 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 6A Stradbroke Road, Lowestoft | 581 yd | |
| China Star | 28 London Road Pakefield, Lowestoft | 683 yd | |
| Pakefield Tandoori | 32 London Road Pakefield, Lowestoft | 683 yd | |
| Super Kitchen | 28 London Road Pakefield, Lowestoft | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food-Pakefield | 1 Jubilee Buildings, London Road Pakefield | 656 yd | |
| Central England Cooperative | 72 Pinewood Avenue, Lowestoft | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkley And Pakefield Sports And Social Club RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND WALMER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Westwood Primary School WESTWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Lowestoft-Railway Bowls And Social Club 123a 123a Carlton Road | indoor bowls | 886 yd |
| Pakefield Primary School LONDON ROAD PAKEFIELD | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Pakefield Middle School (Closed) Kilbourn Road | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.