Famona Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, NR33 8JU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR33 8JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	51.7%	0.7%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	49%	48.3%	-0.7%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NR33 8JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.7%	24.9%	3.2%	37.9%	-13.0%
Married: Opposite sex	59.6%	52.8%	-6.8%	44.2%	8.6%
Separated	2.1%	0.9%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	6.8%	9.4%	2.6%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	9.8%	12%	2.2%	6.1%	5.9%

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	40.1%	36.4%	-3.7%	48.4%	-12.0%
Good health	41.4%	35.3%	-6.1%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	13.4%	22.3%	8.9%	12.7%	9.6%
Bad health	4.1%	5.2%	1.1%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

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 15.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.8%	26.2%	-6.6%	18.2%	8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	12.4%	0.1%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	13.7%	0.1%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	9.4%	9.4%	0.0%	5.3%	4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	18%	7.4%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	13.6%	15.5%	1.9%	33.8%	-18.3%
Other	7.7%	4.7%	-3.0%	2.8%	1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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)
Indian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	0.4%	1.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.5%	94.8%	-0.7%	81.4%	13.4%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%

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	97.6%	97%	-0.6%	83.2%	13.8%
European Union	0%	0.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.9%	1.9%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	97%	-0.6%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0.4%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.4%	76.7%	7.7%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	14.9%	13.5%	1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.3%	37.2%	-0.9%
Christian	57.3%	46.2%	11.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Famona Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Famona Road was 3.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.5% lower than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Famona Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 133 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 12th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.4%.

🔎 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. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NR33 8JU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 6/10 (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 Famona Road are based on 34 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 Famona Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, NR33 8JU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR33 8JU

Average Price
£257,222

Semi-Detached
£257,588

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£257,130

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Famona Road

Average Price
£264,800

Semi-Detached
£267,063

Terraced
£215,841

Detached
£269,478

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£185,787

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Famona Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Famona Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-08-26	£304,398
31 Famona Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£292,500	2023-09-15	£289,217
17 Famona Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2021-09-17	£248,172
27 Famona Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2021-01-21	£286,009
23 Famona Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2019-07-29	£238,580

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR33 8JU

Employment

NR33 8JU 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 8JU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	56
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Manufacturing	13
Education	10
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carlton Colville Primary School Gisleham Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8DG	4out of 4	795 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grove Primary School Framfield Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8RQ	2out of 4	1,092 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elm Tree Primary School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HN	2out of 4	2,271 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue , Westwood Primary School NR33 9RR	3out of 4	2,640 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pakefield Primary School London Road , Pakefield NR33 7AQ	2out of 4	2,725 yd	Academy converter	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	2,497 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ	3out of 4	3,635 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Everitt Academy Church Lane , Carlton Colville NR33 8AX	- not rated	43 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT	1out of 4	2,001 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Old School Toad Row , Henstead NR34 7LG	- not rated	4,412 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Violets Florist	2 Famona Road, Carlton Colville		147 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bell Inn	The Street, Carlton Colville	173 yd
The Old Red House	Old Red House, The Street	206 yd
The Crown	417 Beccles Road, Carlton Colville	1,055 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sea Chef	8 Lowestoft Road, Carlton Colville		729 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Carlton Colville Community Centre Hall Road	grass pitches	217 yd
Carlton Colville Primary School Gisleham Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	733 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	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%

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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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