Field Lane is in Kessingland, Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR33 7PY is located in the Kessingland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Waveney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Field Lane, Kessingland, Lowestoft, NR33 7PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR33 7PR, NR33 7SE, NR33 7SR, NR33 7SN, NR33 7PS, NR33 7SW, NR33 7PP, NR33 7PT, NR33 7PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR33 7PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 34.6% | 28.3% | -6.3% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 41.5% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 16.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.2%) 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 | 37.5% | 31.3% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -17.1% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 34.9% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 22.7% | 20.2% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 9.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
In the area around NR33 7PY this area, 31.9% 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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.7% | 31.9% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 11.4% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 21.9% | 7.2% | 13.4% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 15.2% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 98.4% | 97.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 34.8% | 13.5% | 21.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Field Lane was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.4% higher than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Field Lane has the 43rd highest crime rate of 133 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 246th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Field Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-09-22 | £236,198 |
| 86 Field Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2018-11-23 | £154,132 |
| 78 Field Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2017-11-23 | £170,321 |
| 88 Field Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2016-03-03 | £200,544 |
| 84 Field Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £122,995 | 2014-09-30 | £192,497 |
NR33 7PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy Field Lane , Kessingland NR33 7QA | 2out of 4 | 129 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Colville Primary School Gisleham Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8DG | 4out of 4 | 3,327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield Primary School London Road , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 3,676 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary School Framfield Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8RQ | 2out of 4 | 4,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue , Westwood Primary School NR33 9RR | 3out of 4 | 4,853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 2out of 4 | 3,460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School Toad Row , Henstead NR34 7LG | - not rated | 3,918 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Everitt Academy Church Lane , Carlton Colville NR33 8AX | - not rated | 4,080 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef's Fayre Ltd | Marram Green Cafe, Marram Green | 198 yd | |
| Coffee @ St Ed's & Community Lunch | St Edmunds Church Centre, 83 Church Road | 740 yd | |
| The Waterfront | 310 Church Road, Kessingland | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sailors Home | The Sailors Home, 302 Church Road | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Fryer | 50 Field Lane, Kessingland | 353 yd | |
| Beach Fish And Chip Shop | 224 Church Road, Kessingland | 749 yd | |
| Kessingland Pizza And Kebab | 74 High Street, Kessingland | 780 yd | |
| Happy Wok | 4 Church Road, Kessingland | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kessingland Supermarket | 64 High Street, Kessingland | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kessingland Community Centre Playing Field PLAYING FIELD AND PREMISES PLAYING FIELD AND PREMISES FRANCIS ROAD | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| Kessingland Squash And Fitness Centre (Closed) Church Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 759 yd |
| Heathland Beach Caravan Park LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,022 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 | 96.0% |
| 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 | 4.0% |
| Median download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.