Uplands Road South is in Carlton Colville, Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR33 8AF is located in the Carlton Colville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Waveney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Uplands Road South, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, NR33 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR33 8AL, NR33 8GN, NR33 8AH, NR33 8AR, NR33 8GP, NR33 8AN, NR33 8AG, NR33 8RF, NR33 8RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR33 8AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.4% | 30.8% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 45.8% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 9.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 39.5% | 34.9% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 40.9% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 16.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 18.2% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 17.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 11.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 22% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 17.8% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.7% 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% | 98.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 98.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Uplands Road South was 18.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Uplands Road South has the 34th lowest crime rate of 133 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 210th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Uplands Road South, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-05-27 | £197,140 |
| 6 Uplands Road South, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2021-01-22 | £244,677 |
| 2 Uplands Road South, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,995 | 2013-02-13 | £336,640 |
| 2 Uplands Road South, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2010-04-30 | £219,912 |
| 8 Uplands Road South, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2007-10-29 | £252,902 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NR33 8AF 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 | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Primary School Framfield Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8RQ | 2out of 4 | 278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Primary School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HN | 2out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Colville Primary School Gisleham Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8DG | 4out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue , Westwood Primary School NR33 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dell Primary School Dell Road , Oulton Broad NR33 9NU | 2out of 4 | 2,117 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 | 2,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Everitt Academy Church Lane , Carlton Colville NR33 8AX | - not rated | 788 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT | 1out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ness Point School 32-34 Gordon Road , NR32 1NL | - not rated | 4,899 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 | 5,202 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old School Toad Row , Henstead NR34 7LG | - not rated | 5,221 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violets Florist | 2 Famona Road, Carlton Colville | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Red House | Old Red House, The Street | 674 yd | |
| Uplands Community Centre | Ashburnham Way, Lowestoft | 717 yd | |
| Bell Inn | The Street, Carlton Colville | 955 yd | |
| The Crown | 417 Beccles Road, Carlton Colville | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Chef | 8 Lowestoft Road, Carlton Colville | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-op | 19 Ashburnham Way, Carlton Colville | 551 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Primary School FRAMFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Uplands Community Centre UPLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE AND PLAYING FIELD UPLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE AND PLAYING FIELD ASHBURNHAM WAY | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Carlton Colville Community Centre Hall Road | grass pitches | 956 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.