Shoals Walk is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR33 9HG 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 Shoals Walk, Lowestoft, NR33 9HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR33 9RN, NR33 9HN, NR33 9RB, NR33 9RA, NR33 9RS, NR33 9PP, NR33 9RE, NR33 9RG, NR33 9PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR33 9HG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 51.4% | 52.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NR33 9HG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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 | 18.2% | 23.1% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 56.8% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
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 | 33.2% | 34.4% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 38.9% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 22.1% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 9.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 24.3% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 13.9% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 14.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.2% | 8.7% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 17.4% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 18.3% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.9% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 96.9% | 96.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shoals Walk was 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% lower than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shoals Walk has the 61st highest crime rate of 133 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 353rd highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Shoals Walk, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-09-29 | £430,117 |
| 7 Shoals Walk, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2021-03-31 | £377,473 |
| 13 Shoals Walk, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-08-24 | £262,861 |
| 25 Shoals Walk, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2018-02-26 | £320,105 |
| 17 Shoals Walk, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2018-02-07 | £437,353 |
NR33 9HG 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 9HG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Primary School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HN | 2out of 4 | 229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dell Primary School Dell Road , Oulton Broad NR33 9NU | 2out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue , Westwood Primary School NR33 9RR | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary School Framfield Road , Carlton Colville NR33 8RQ | 2out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix St Peter Academy Enstone Road , NR33 0NE | 2out of 4 | 1,834 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 | 1,460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | 2out of 4 | 4,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,218 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 | 3,317 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 | 823 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Everitt Academy Church Lane , Carlton Colville NR33 8AX | - not rated | 2,338 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ness Point School 32-34 Gordon Road , NR32 1NL | - not rated | 3,454 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 | 3,721 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | 4out of 4 | 3,856 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss And Co At Broadlands | Broadland Holiday Village, Marsh Road | 785 yd | |
| Whitton Life | 4 The Green, Lowestoft | 839 yd | |
| The Quays | 1 - 2 Yacht Station, The Boulevard | 1,001 yd | |
| 142 Cafe And Bar | 142 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 1,070 yd | |
| Royal China | 152 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Dutchman | Flying Dutchman, Beccles Road | 639 yd | |
| The King Alfred | 1 Burnt Hill Way, Lowestoft | 671 yd | |
| Uplands Community Centre | Ashburnham Way, Lowestoft | 939 yd | |
| Lady Of The Lake | 124 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 1,069 yd | |
| Broadview | 116-118 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solebay Fish Co | 65 Westwood Avenue, Lowestoft | 458 yd | |
| Capital Chinese Takeaway | 63 Westwood Avenue, Lowestoft | 458 yd | |
| New World | New World Takeaway, 2 Bittern Green | 747 yd | |
| Shanghai Chef | 6 The Green, Lowestoft | 839 yd | |
| The Grill Hut | 1 The Green, Lowestoft | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Cooperative | 72 Pinewood Avenue, Lowestoft | 348 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Filling Station, 122 Beccles Road | 790 yd | |
| Oli Food Centre | 123 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 1,001 yd | |
| Central England Co-op | 19 Ashburnham Way, Carlton Colville | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Primary School RANWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 155 yd |
| Elm Tree Middle School (Closed) Ranworth Avenue | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Dell Primary School DELL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 614 yd |
| Broadland Health & Fitness Marsh Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 768 yd |
| Westwood Primary School WESTWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Uplands Community Centre UPLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE AND PLAYING FIELD UPLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE AND PLAYING FIELD ASHBURNHAM WAY | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Warren School CLARKES LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 961 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 | 40.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.