Amber Drive, Kessingland, Lowestoft, NR33 7UL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR33 7UL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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	50.3%	53.2%	2.9%	51.0%	2.2%
Male	49.7%	46.8%	-2.9%	49.0%	-2.2%

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	26.9%	34.5%	7.6%	37.9%	-3.4%
Married: Opposite sex	55.9%	50.2%	-5.7%	44.2%	6.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	2.1%	1.8%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	10.9%	5.7%	-5.2%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	4.2%	7.5%	3.3%	6.1%	1.4%

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	41%	41.3%	0.3%	48.4%	-7.1%
Good health	38.7%	39.5%	0.8%	33.6%	5.9%
Fair health	11.9%	15.5%	3.6%	12.7%	2.8%
Bad health	6.5%	3.6%	-2.9%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.2%	-1.2%

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 20.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.7%	18.3%	-9.4%	18.2%	0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	13.6%	2.3%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	16.5%	0.1%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	8.2%	2.7%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.1%	18.6%	3.5%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	19.3%	20.4%	1.1%	33.8%	-13.4%
Other	4.6%	4.3%	-0.3%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	98.1%	96.1%	-2.0%	81.4%	14.7%
Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

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	97.7%	97%	-0.7%	83.2%	13.8%
European Union	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	96.4%	-1.3%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0.6%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80%	76.7%	3.3%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	19.1%	13.5%	5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.3%	37.2%	10.1%
Christian	50.3%	46.2%	4.1%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Amber Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amber Drive was 34.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% lower than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Amber Drive has the 65th lowest crime rate of 133 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 418th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NR33 7UL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (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 Amber Drive are based on 10 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 Amber Drive, Kessingland, Lowestoft, NR33 7UL

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR33 7UL

Average Price
£225,074

Semi-Detached
£176,990

Terraced
£201,610

Detached
£368,750

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Amber Drive

Average Price
£229,358

Semi-Detached
£191,059

Terraced
£203,297

Detached
£370,314

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Amber DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Amber Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£129,995	2012-05-22	£223,766
9 Amber Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£147,000	2007-01-16	£252,592
11 Amber Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£143,000	2007-01-16	£245,718
12 Amber Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£55,000	2006-06-28	£102,053
10 Amber Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£55,000	2006-06-28	£102,053

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR33 7UL

Employment

NR33 7UL 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 7UL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	11
Construction	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Education	5
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Mining and quarrying	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	982 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carlton Colville Primary School Gisleham Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8DG	4out of 4	2,747 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pakefield Primary School London Road , Pakefield NR33 7AQ	2out of 4	3,928 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grove Primary School Framfield Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8RQ	2out of 4	4,310 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue , Westwood Primary School NR33 9RR	3out of 4	4,925 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ	2out of 4	3,667 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Old School Toad Row , Henstead NR34 7LG	- not rated	2,883 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Everitt Academy Church Lane , Carlton Colville NR33 8AX	- not rated	3,570 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT	1out of 4	5,308 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Africa Alive	Whites Lane, Kessingland	269 yd
Livingstones Freehouse	4 Whites Lane, Kessingland	269 yd
Coffee @ St Ed's & Community Lunch	St Edmunds Church Centre, 83 Church Road	672 yd
Chef's Fayre Ltd	Marram Green Cafe, Marram Green	917 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kessingland Pizza And Kebab	74 High Street, Kessingland	295 yd
Happy Wok	4 Church Road, Kessingland	315 yd
The Village Fryer	50 Field Lane, Kessingland	723 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kessingland Supermarket	64 High Street, Kessingland		71 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kessingland Squash And Fitness Centre (Closed) Church Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts	653 yd
Kessingland Community Centre Playing Field PLAYING FIELD AND PREMISES PLAYING FIELD AND PREMISES FRANCIS ROAD	grass pitches	871 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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