Hawthorn Avenue is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR33 9BB 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 Hawthorn Avenue, Lowestoft, NR33 9BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR33 9BG, NR33 9BE, NR33 9BQ, NR33 9LE, NR33 9LD, NR33 9BJ, NR33 9LB, NR33 0NL, NR33 9BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR33 9BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 9BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 29.8% | 44.3% | 14.5% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 28.7% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 14.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 7.8% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) 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 | 27.6% | 29.1% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -19.3% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 41.1% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 18.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 13% | 7.7% | -5.3% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 9BB this area, 36.5% 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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.8% | 36.5% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 13.9% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 15.2% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 94.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 97.3% | 94% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 38.6% | 13.5% | 25.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.7% | 37.2% | 15.5% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Avenue was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% higher than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawthorn Avenue has the 26th highest crime rate of 133 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 160th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Hawthorn Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-01-24 | £210,992 |
| 96 Hawthorn Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2021-03-05 | £182,850 |
| 98 Hawthorn Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2020-10-29 | £221,412 |
| 84 Hawthorn Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-01-23 | £185,338 |
| 84 Hawthorn Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2016-01-04 | £168,051 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Primary School Dell Road , Oulton Broad NR33 9NU | 2out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix St Peter Academy Enstone Road , NR33 0NE | 2out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue , Westwood Primary School NR33 9RR | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Primary School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HN | 2out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Oak Primary School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | 2out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,462 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 | 2,296 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 | 1,820 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ness Point School 32-34 Gordon Road , NR32 1NL | - not rated | 2,401 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 | 2,669 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,901 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitton Life | 4 The Green, Lowestoft | 295 yd | |
| VPA | Units 6 - 7, Lowestoft Enterprise Park | 624 yd | |
| Recharge Cafe | Waveney Gymnastics Club, 104 Notley Road | 634 yd | |
| Cafe Laridae & Takeaway | Brooke Business And Industrial Park, Heath Road | 780 yd | |
| The Remember Me Club At Lowestoft Deaf Centre | St Nicholas Community Centre, 50 Blackheath Road | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft Haven Marina Cruising Club | Haven Marina, School Road | 519 yd | |
| Colville House | Colville House Youth Club, School Road | 519 yd | |
| The Fighting Cocks | The Fighting Cock, Carlton Road | 799 yd | |
| Carlton Road Sports And Social Club | 123A Carlton Road, Lowestoft | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda's Chippy | 198 Kirkley Run, Lowestoft | 214 yd | |
| The Grill Hut | 1 The Green, Lowestoft | 295 yd | |
| Shanghai Chef | 6 The Green, Lowestoft | 295 yd | |
| Golden Fish | 16 Blackheath Road, Lowestoft | 805 yd | |
| Solebay Fish Co | 65 Westwood Avenue, Lowestoft | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Cooperative | 72 Pinewood Avenue, Lowestoft | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Point Academy KIRKLEY RUN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 330 yd |
| Swanton Herons Fc Waveney Drive | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Dell Primary School DELL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 881 yd |
| Lowestoft-Railway Bowls And Social Club 123a 123a Carlton Road | indoor bowls | 958 yd |
| Westwood Primary School WESTWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Kirkley Middle School (Closed) Southwell Road | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Red Oak Primary School SOUTHWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.