The Gap, Lowestoft, NR33 9AU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR33 9AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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	56.2%	55.4%	-0.8%	51.0%	4.4%
Male	43.8%	44.6%	0.8%	49.0%	-4.4%

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	27.5%	34.7%	7.2%	37.9%	-3.2%
Married: Opposite sex	47.2%	41.8%	-5.4%	44.2%	-2.4%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	11.6%	12.9%	1.3%	9.1%	3.8%
Widowed	12%	9.8%	-2.2%	6.1%	3.7%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	30.2%	31.7%	1.5%	48.4%	-16.7%
Good health	43.8%	32.5%	-11.3%	33.6%	-1.1%
Fair health	18.1%	22.1%	4.0%	12.7%	9.4%
Bad health	6.8%	7.4%	0.6%	4.0%	3.4%
Very bad health	1.1%	6.3%	5.2%	1.2%	5.1%

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.

In the area around NR33 9AU this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	46.4%	30.5%	-15.9%	18.2%	12.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	13.7%	-0.5%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.9%	19%	9.1%	13.4%	5.6%
Apprenticeship	8.6%	7.5%	-1.1%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	11.1%	1.7%	16.9%	-5.8%
Degree or Similar	7.3%	14.6%	7.3%	33.8%	-19.2%
Other	4.3%	3.5%	-0.8%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
White	98.9%	93%	-5.9%	81.4%	11.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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	98.2%	98.5%	0.3%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	6.1%	-5.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	98.5%	0.3%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.3%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.5%	76.7%	-15.2%
No passport held	38.5%	13.5%	25.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.5%	37.2%	16.3%
Christian	42.1%	46.2%	-4.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is The Gap Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Gap was 70.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.7% higher than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Gap has the 33rd highest crime rate of 133 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 196th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NR33 9AU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 The Gap 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 The Gap, Lowestoft, NR33 9AU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR33 9AU

Average Price
£221,619

Semi-Detached
£219,081

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£224,158

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Gap

Average Price
£223,158

Semi-Detached
£218,462

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£226,290

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The GapStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 The Gap, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2021-08-23	£237,445
9 The Gap, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£167,500	2021-06-24	£192,036
4 The Gap, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£172,500	2019-10-11	£211,318
3 The Gap, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2019-08-30	£213,571
7 The Gap, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2014-05-20	£212,533

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR33 9AU

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in NR33 9AU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	81
Full-Time Employee	35
Part-Time Employee	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	15
Unemployed	12
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	9
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Education	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Other	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dell Primary School Dell Road , Oulton Broad NR33 9NU	2out of 4	513 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elm Tree Primary School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HN	2out of 4	656 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue , Westwood Primary School NR33 9RR	3out of 4	772 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Phoenix St Peter Academy Enstone Road , NR33 0NE	2out of 4	1,245 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Red Oak Primary School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ	3out of 4	1,516 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ	3out of 4	824 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ	2out of 4	2,205 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH	2out of 4	3,633 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ	3out of 4	3,794 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Coast College St Peter's Street , NR32 2NB	- not rated	2,716 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT	1out of 4	1,437 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ness Point School 32-34 Gordon Road , NR32 1NL	- not rated	2,816 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Everitt Academy Church Lane , Carlton Colville NR33 8AX	- not rated	2,903 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office Adrian House , Alexandra Road NR32 1PL	- not rated	3,091 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU	4out of 4	3,303 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Whitton Life	4 The Green, Lowestoft	213 yd
VPA	Units 6 - 7, Lowestoft Enterprise Park	822 yd
The Remember Me Club At Lowestoft Deaf Centre	St Nicholas Community Centre, 50 Blackheath Road	874 yd
The Third Crossing	Lowestoft Haven Marina, School Road	954 yd
Recharge Cafe	Waveney Gymnastics Club, 104 Notley Road	988 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lowestoft Haven Marina Cruising Club	Haven Marina, School Road	739 yd
Colville House	Colville House Youth Club, School Road	739 yd
The Flying Dutchman	Flying Dutchman, Beccles Road	951 yd
The Fighting Cocks	The Fighting Cock, Carlton Road	964 yd
Lady Of The Lake	124 Bridge Road, Lowestoft	1,084 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shanghai Chef	6 The Green, Lowestoft	213 yd
The Grill Hut	1 The Green, Lowestoft	213 yd
Solebay Fish Co	65 Westwood Avenue, Lowestoft	412 yd
Capital Chinese Takeaway	63 Westwood Avenue, Lowestoft	412 yd
Amanda's Chippy	198 Kirkley Run, Lowestoft	604 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Central England Cooperative	72 Pinewood Avenue, Lowestoft		386 yd
Oli Food Centre	123 Bridge Road, Lowestoft		1,066 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dell Primary School DELL ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	655 yd
Westwood Primary School WESTWOOD AVENUE	grass pitches	688 yd
East Point Academy KIRKLEY RUN	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	710 yd
Elm Tree Primary School RANWORTH AVENUE	grass pitches	736 yd
Elm Tree Middle School (Closed) Ranworth Avenue	grass pitches	765 yd
Swanton Herons Fc Waveney Drive	grass pitches	780 yd
Broadland Health & Fitness Marsh Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,079 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	47.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.14 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.14 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	16.62 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NR33 9AU