Rookery Close, Lowestoft, NR33 9NZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR33 9NZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	52.2%	48.5%	-3.7%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	47.8%	51.5%	3.7%	49.0%	2.5%

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	22.7%	33.5%	10.8%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	61.1%	50.4%	-10.7%	44.2%	6.2%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	10%	8.5%	-1.5%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	3.5%	4.7%	1.2%	6.1%	-1.4%

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	43.3%	48.8%	5.5%	48.4%	0.4%
Good health	36.5%	34.8%	-1.7%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	15.4%	12.4%	-3.0%	12.7%	-0.3%
Bad health	3.4%	3%	-0.4%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.4%	12.8%	-8.6%	18.2%	-5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.8%	11.5%	-7.3%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	12.8%	-2.5%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	8.1%	2.0%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.3%	20.1%	4.8%	16.9%	3.2%
Degree or Similar	17%	32.9%	15.9%	33.8%	-0.9%
Other	6.1%	1.7%	-4.4%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	99%	97.7%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.3%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.9%	90%	-6.9%	83.2%	6.8%
European Union	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	7.4%	7.4%	1.3%	6.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	90%	-6.2%	83.2%	6.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	7%	6.7%	9.8%	-2.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	2.7%	0.3%	1.9%	0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79%	76.7%	2.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	4.3%	0.2%	4.1%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	15%	13.5%	1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.8%	37.2%	17.6%
Christian	37.5%	46.2%	-8.7%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Rookery Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rookery Close was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.6% lower than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Rookery Close has the 60th highest crime rate of 132 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 377th highest crime rate of 850 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.5%.

🔎 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. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NR33 9NZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 Rookery Close are based on 26 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 Rookery Close, Lowestoft, NR33 9NZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR33 9NZ

Average Price
£292,546

Semi-Detached
£219,143

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£310,896

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rookery Close

Average Price
£312,911

Semi-Detached
£211,480

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£343,340

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rookery CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Rookery Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£511,000	2025-12-05	£518,166
4 Rookery Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2024-04-19	£218,182
22 Rookery Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£272,500	2023-05-05	£271,633
3 Rookery Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£207,500	2021-03-01	£234,906
10 Rookery Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2020-02-14	£205,025

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR33 9NZ

Employment

NR33 9NZ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	76
Retired	50
Part-Time Employee	40
Unemployed	23
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	7
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Construction	17
Education	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Manufacturing	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dell Primary School Dell Road , Oulton Broad NR33 9NU	- not rated	300 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dell Primary School Dell Road , Oulton Broad NR33 9NU	3out of 4	300 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elm Tree Community Primary School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HN	- not rated	880 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elm Tree Primary School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HN	3out of 4	880 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue , Westwood Primary School NR33 9RR	3out of 4	1,138 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	919 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirkley Community High School Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ	- not rated	919 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ	3out of 4	2,571 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pakefield School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ	- not rated	2,571 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH	- not rated	3,443 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	988 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirkley Middle School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ	- not rated	1,642 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Roman Hill Middle School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX	- not rated	2,252 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pakefield Middle School Kilbourn Road , Pakefield NR33 7DS	- not rated	2,473 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Harris Middle School Church Road , NR32 4JF	- not rated	3,016 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	2,565 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lowestoft Sixth Form College Rotterdam Road , NR32 2PJ	- not rated	2,779 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	1,438 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT	- not rated	1,438 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ness Point School 32/34 Gordon Road , Lowestoft NR32 1NL	- not rated	2,770 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	3,005 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU	- not rated	3,088 yd	Community 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
VPA	Units 6 - 7, Lowestoft Enterprise Park	513 yd
The Third Crossing	Lowestoft Haven Marina, School Road	545 yd
Whitton Life	4 The Green, Lowestoft	614 yd
The Quays	1 - 2 Yacht Station, The Boulevard	622 yd
142 Cafe And Bar	142 Bridge Road, Lowestoft	625 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lowestoft Haven Marina Cruising Club	Haven Marina, School Road	483 yd
Colville House	Colville House Youth Club, School Road	483 yd
Lady Of The Lake	124 Bridge Road, Lowestoft	625 yd
Broadview	116-118 Bridge Road, Lowestoft	625 yd
The Waveney	132 - 134 Bridge Road, Lowestoft	625 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shanghai Chef	6 The Green, Lowestoft	614 yd
The Grill Hut	1 The Green, Lowestoft	614 yd
Flames Kebabs	120 Bridge Road, Lowestoft	625 yd
Magic Wok	150 Bridge Road, Lowestoft	625 yd
Wood N Dough	Shed 3, 111 Bridge Road	721 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oli Food Centre	123 Bridge Road, Lowestoft	622 yd
Central England Cooperative	72 Pinewood Avenue, Lowestoft	699 yd
Tesco Express	Tesco Filling Station, 122 Beccles Road	1,068 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dell Primary School DELL ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	300 yd
Swanton Herons Fc Waveney Drive	grass pitches	750 yd
Broadland Health & Fitness Marsh Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	756 yd
Nicholas Everitt Park NICHOLAS EVERITT PARK NICHOLAS EVERITT PARK BRIDGE ROAD	tennis courts	808 yd
Elm Tree Primary School RANWORTH AVENUE	grass pitches	883 yd
East Point Academy KIRKLEY RUN	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	918 yd
Elm Tree Middle School (Closed) Ranworth Avenue	grass pitches	990 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	43.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	65.04 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	65.04 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NR33 9NZ