Long Road, Lowestoft, NR33 9DL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR33 9DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.5%	50.7%	-1.8%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	47.5%	49.3%	1.8%	49.0%	0.3%

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%	36.8%	9.8%	37.9%	-1.1%
Married: Opposite sex	48%	40.1%	-7.9%	44.2%	-4.1%
Separated	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	10.7%	9.9%	-0.8%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	12.5%	12.1%	-0.4%	6.1%	6.0%

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	36.4%	34.1%	-2.3%	48.4%	-14.3%
Good health	38.3%	43.4%	5.1%	33.6%	9.8%
Fair health	17%	15.2%	-1.8%	12.7%	2.5%
Bad health	6.8%	5.3%	-1.5%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	1.5%	2%	0.5%	1.2%	0.8%

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 19%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.3%	24.3%	-7.0%	18.2%	6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	9.3%	-3.5%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	13.8%	0.3%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	8.2%	11.2%	3.0%	5.3%	5.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.2%	19%	4.8%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	13.2%	19%	5.8%	33.8%	-14.8%
Other	6.8%	3.4%	-3.4%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.1%	99.3%	1.2%	81.4%	17.9%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.7% 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	96.6%	97.7%	1.1%	83.2%	14.5%
European Union	1.9%	0.7%	-1.2%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	97.7%	2.6%	83.2%	14.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
2-5 Years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.4%	76.7%	-1.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	23.9%	13.5%	10.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.2%	37.2%	2.0%
Christian	53.5%	46.2%	7.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Long Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Road was 9.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% lower than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Long Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 132 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 79th lowest crime rate of 850 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.9%.

🔎 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. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NR33 9DL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 4/10 (below 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 Long Road are based on 344 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 Long Road, Lowestoft, NR33 9DL

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR33 9DL

Average Price
£195,868

Semi-Detached
£208,404

Terraced
£213,555

Detached
£320,437

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£109,122

Estimated Average Property Prices for Long Road

Average Price
£229,765

Semi-Detached
£218,071

Terraced
£179,663

Detached
£308,143

Flats/Maisonettes
£86,730

Other
£105,215

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Long Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
330 Long Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2025-01-22	£188,735
312 Long Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Other, an established residential building	£30,000	2024-07-16	£28,256
312 Long Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£168,000	2024-01-17	£164,500
326 Long Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Other, an established residential building	£225,000	2022-02-09	£213,045
326 Long Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2022-02-09	£235,038

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR33 9DL

Employment

NR33 9DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9DL 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	98
Full-Time Employee	82
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Self-Employed	14
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	14
Education	13
Other	8
Transport and storage	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Mining and quarrying	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue , Westwood Primary School NR33 9RR	3out of 4	961 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitton Green Primary School Westwood Avenue , NR33 9RR	- not rated	961 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elm Tree Community Primary School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HN	- not rated	1,029 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elm Tree Primary School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HN	3out of 4	1,029 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Grove Primary School Framfield Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8RQ	3out of 4	1,038 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	3out of 4	1,124 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pakefield School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ	- not rated	1,124 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ	3out of 4	2,030 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirkley Community High School Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ	- not rated	2,030 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH	- not rated	5,038 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elm Tree Middle School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HQ	- not rated	875 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pakefield Middle School Kilbourn Road , Pakefield NR33 7DS	- not rated	1,083 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gisleham Middle School Gisleham Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8DG	- not rated	2,100 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirkley Middle School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ	- not rated	2,431 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Roman Hill Middle School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX	- not rated	3,693 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	4,080 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lowestoft Sixth Form College Rotterdam Road , NR32 2PJ	- not rated	4,346 yd	Further education	No	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	- not rated	1,612 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT	- not rated	1,612 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sunrise Academy Church Lane , NR33 8AX	- not rated	1,741 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
The Everitt Academy Church Lane , Carlton Colville NR33 8AX	- not rated	1,741 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Ness Point School 32/34 Gordon Road , Lowestoft NR32 1NL	- not rated	3,982 yd	Other independent special school	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
Deans Beans Pitstop Cafe Ltd	27 Harvest Drive, Gisleham	895 yd
Adventure Island	15 - 17 Pinbush Road, Gisleham	931 yd
Tracey's Bap	14 Cooke Road, Gisleham	1,052 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Uplands Community Centre	Ashburnham Way, Lowestoft		503 yd
The Ship Inn	Ship Inn, 95 Stradbroke Road		1,005 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ocean Fish & Chips	3 Shelton Road, Lowestoft	686 yd
JOJO'S Kitchen And Bar	Unit 5, Harvest Court	758 yd
Tres Hermanas	Unit 5, Harvest Court	758 yd
Holy Guacamole	15 Harvest Drive, Gisleham	896 yd
Sea Chef	8 Lowestoft Road, Carlton Colville	922 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Central England Co-op	19 Ashburnham Way, Carlton Colville		728 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Elm Tree Middle School (Closed) Ranworth Avenue	grass pitches	873 yd
Raw Soccer 15-17 15-17 PINBUSH ROAD	artificial grass pitch	904 yd
Westwood Primary School WESTWOOD AVENUE	grass pitches	960 yd
Elm Tree Primary School RANWORTH AVENUE	grass pitches	1,025 yd
Uplands Community Centre UPLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE AND PLAYING FIELD UPLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE AND PLAYING FIELD ASHBURNHAM WAY	grass pitches	1,031 yd
Pakefield Middle School (Closed) Kilbourn Road	grass pitches	1,083 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	74.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NR33 9DL