Oatlands Close is in Carlton Colville, Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR33 8LN is located in the Carlton & Whitton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Waveney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oatlands Close, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, NR33 8LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR33 8LW, NR33 8LR, NR33 8LL, NR33 8LS, NR33 9JL, NR33 8LP, NR33 8DJ, NR33 9ET, NR33 9EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR33 8LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 51.5% | 53.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 8LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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 | 20.6% | 26% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 51.1% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 9.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 40.5% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 37.4% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 17.6% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 23.2% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 22.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 18.9% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 99.7% | 95.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 95.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oatlands Close was 7.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% lower than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oatlands Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 132 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 50th lowest crime rate of 850 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oatlands Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2022-03-17 | £253,891 |
| 8 Oatlands Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-09-29 | £262,631 |
| 17 Oatlands Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2020-02-14 | £220,202 |
| 16 Oatlands Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2015-08-13 | £215,908 |
| 4 Oatlands Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2015-03-31 | £240,465 |
NR33 8LN 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 8LN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Primary School Framfield Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary School Framfield Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8RQ | - not rated | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Community Primary School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HN | - not rated | 751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Primary School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HN | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue , Westwood Primary School NR33 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,051 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Community High School Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | - not rated | 4,981 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Middle School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HQ | - not rated | 645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield Middle School Kilbourn Road , Pakefield NR33 7DS | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gisleham Middle School Gisleham Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8DG | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Middle School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Hill Middle School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | - not rated | 3,678 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 | 4,046 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowestoft Sixth Form College Rotterdam Road , NR32 2PJ | - not rated | 4,296 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 | 1,160 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunrise Academy Church Lane , NR33 8AX | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Everitt Academy Church Lane , Carlton Colville NR33 8AX | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ness Point School 32/34 Gordon Road , Lowestoft NR32 1NL | - not rated | 4,040 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands Community Centre | Ashburnham Way, Lowestoft | 72 yd | |
| The King Alfred | 1 Burnt Hill Way, Lowestoft | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Chef | 8 Lowestoft Road, Carlton Colville | 830 yd | |
| New World | New World Takeaway, 2 Bittern Green | 925 yd | |
| Solebay Fish Co | 65 Westwood Avenue, Lowestoft | 1,001 yd | |
| Capital Chinese Takeaway | 63 Westwood Avenue, Lowestoft | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-op | 19 Ashburnham Way, Carlton Colville | 308 yd | |
| Central England Cooperative | 72 Pinewood Avenue, Lowestoft | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uplands Community Centre UPLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE AND PLAYING FIELD UPLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE AND PLAYING FIELD ASHBURNHAM WAY | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Elm Tree Middle School (Closed) Ranworth Avenue | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Grove Primary School FRAMFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Elm Tree Primary School RANWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Westwood Primary School WESTWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.