Skoulding Close is in Lowestoft and in Waveney district. NR33 9RU is located in the Oulton Broad electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Waveney. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Skoulding Close, Lowestoft, NR33 9RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR33 9QT, NR33 9QX, NR33 9NS, NR33 9QN, NR33 9LP, NR33 9NZ, NR33 9QL, NR33 9LU, NR33 9QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR33 9RU 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skoulding 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.
Skoulding 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Skoulding Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-04-26 | £335,714 |
| 1 Skoulding Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-02-19 | £414,358 |
| 3 Skoulding Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2018-01-18 | £365,019 |
| 3 Skoulding Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2004-01-16 | £360,746 |
| 4 Skoulding Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £86,500 | 1998-11-24 | £390,913 |
NR33 9RU 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Primary School Dell Road , Oulton Broad NR33 9NU | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dell Primary School Dell Road , Oulton Broad NR33 9NU | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Community Primary School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HN | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Primary School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HN | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue , Westwood Primary School NR33 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,125 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 | 731 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Community High School Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ | - not rated | 731 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield High School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield School London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | - not rated | 3,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Middle School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HQ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Middle School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Hill Middle School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakefield Middle School Kilbourn Road , Pakefield NR33 7DS | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harris Middle School Church Road , NR32 4JF | - not rated | 2,841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowestoft Sixth Form College Rotterdam Road , NR32 2PJ | - not rated | 2,610 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren School Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ness Point School 32/34 Gordon Road , Lowestoft NR32 1NL | - not rated | 2,572 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 | 2,813 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPA | Units 6 - 7, Lowestoft Enterprise Park | 396 yd | |
| Whitton Life | 4 The Green, Lowestoft | 514 yd | |
| The Third Crossing | Lowestoft Haven Marina, School Road | 517 yd | |
| Cafe Laridae & Takeaway | Brooke Business And Industrial Park, Heath Road | 678 yd | |
| 142 Cafe And Bar | 142 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft Haven Marina Cruising Club | Haven Marina, School Road | 333 yd | |
| Colville House | Colville House Youth Club, School Road | 333 yd | |
| Lady Of The Lake | 124 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 767 yd | |
| Broadview | 116-118 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 767 yd | |
| The Waveney | 132 - 134 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Chef | 6 The Green, Lowestoft | 514 yd | |
| The Grill Hut | 1 The Green, Lowestoft | 514 yd | |
| Amanda's Chippy | 198 Kirkley Run, Lowestoft | 617 yd | |
| Flames Kebabs | 120 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 767 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 150 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Cooperative | 72 Pinewood Avenue, Lowestoft | 760 yd | |
| Oli Food Centre | 123 Bridge Road, Lowestoft | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Primary School DELL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 502 yd |
| Swanton Herons Fc Waveney Drive | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| East Point Academy KIRKLEY RUN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 730 yd |
| Broadland Health & Fitness Marsh Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 955 yd |
| Nicholas Everitt Park NICHOLAS EVERITT PARK NICHOLAS EVERITT PARK BRIDGE ROAD | tennis courts | 959 yd |
| Elm Tree Primary School RANWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,012 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.