Lily Way is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR33 8NN is located in the Carlton & Whitton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Waveney. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lily Way, Lowestoft, NR33 8NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR33 8EU, NR33 8NS, NR33 8NR, NR33 8UT, NR33 8NY, NR33 8NQ, NR33 8RB, NR33 8NF, NR33 8LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR33 8NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NR33 8NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.1% | 47.9% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 31.4% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11% | 13.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 44.5% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 41% | 42.2% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 18.6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.3% | 12.7% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 19.8% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 10.1% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 21.1% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 16% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| White | 95.8% | 97% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
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 | 96.1% | 97% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 97% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.4% | 37.2% | 29.2% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lily Way was 29.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% lower than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lily Way has the 57th lowest crime rate of 133 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 368th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Lily Way, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-02-28 | £232,547 |
| 3 Lily Way, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-12-08 | £211,567 |
| 8 Lily Way, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2021-07-02 | £215,866 |
| 4 Lily Way, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-11-15 | £204,247 |
| 9 Lily Way, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-06-02 | £174,386 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Primary School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HN | 2out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dell Primary School Dell Road , Oulton Broad NR33 9NU | 2out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue , Westwood Primary School NR33 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Colville Primary School Gisleham Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8DG | 4out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,557 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 5,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | 2out of 4 | 5,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,405 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT | 1out of 4 | 517 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Everitt Academy Church Lane , Carlton Colville NR33 8AX | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ness Point School 32-34 Gordon Road , NR32 1NL | - not rated | 4,569 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 | 4,831 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,894 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King Alfred | 1 Burnt Hill Way, Lowestoft | 487 yd | |
| Uplands Community Centre | Ashburnham Way, Lowestoft | 790 yd | |
| The Crown | 417 Beccles Road, Carlton Colville | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World | New World Takeaway, 2 Bittern Green | 479 yd | |
| Sea Chef | 8 Lowestoft Road, Carlton Colville | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-op | 19 Ashburnham Way, Carlton Colville | 571 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Filling Station, 122 Beccles Road | 930 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 | 280 yd |
| Grove Primary School FRAMFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Warren School CLARKES LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Elm Tree Primary School RANWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Elm Tree Middle School (Closed) Ranworth Avenue | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 52.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 52.6% |
| 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.