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Carlton Colville

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About

Carlton Colville is a ward located on the eastern outskirts of Lowestoft, primarily characterised by residential development. The area includes a mix of housing estates, local shopping parades, and community facilities such as schools and a library. It is bordered by agricultural land to the west and the urban edge to the east, creating a transition from town to countryside. The layout is functional, with main roads providing access to the larger town centre for employment and services.

The local landscape is subtly shaped by the Carlton Colville boundary dyke, a historical watercourse that traces through parts of the area. This feature is a remnant of the broader Broads system, influencing the green spaces and drainage patterns within the ward. Recreation is supported by several playing fields and the proximity to Mutford Lock, which connects Oulton Broad to Lake Lothing, linking inland waterways to the North Sea.

Area overview

On average Carlton Colville has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Carlton Colville is £51,476 per year. There are 3 schools in Carlton Colville: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Carlton Colville is home to around 9,677 people, with a population density of about 459.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Carlton Colville Population
9,677
Population density
459.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.94(-17%)
Shoplifting
12.3(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.54(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.34(-36%)
Other theft
5.79(+4%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,284
95.9%
Other White
118
1.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.33%
Other Asian
29
0.3%
Total population: 9,681

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,768
22.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,697
21.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,368
17.38%
No qualifications
1,348
17.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
883
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 7,869

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,679
41.77%
Owns with a mortgage
1,460
36.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
578
14.38%
Other social rented
108
2.69%
Social rents from council
98
2.44%
Total households: 4,020

Property prices in Carlton Colville

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Carlton Colville area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Carlton Colville in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Carlton Colville over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached85£310,000
Flats1£141,000
Semi-Detached37£222,500
Terraced20£199,000

10 years median price trend in Carlton Colville

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carlton Colville.

All postcodes in Carlton Colville

NR347QJ

Dairy Lane

NR338FA

Rushmere Road

NR338EH

Latymere Close

NR337QP

Barnard Terrace

NR338BN

Hedley Lane

NR338JE

Lowestoft Road

NR338DH

Copper Beech Drive

NR338JS

The Street

NR338UY

Harrop Dale

NR347UW

Hulver Road

NR347XB

Beccles Road

NR338BB

Rectory Road

NR338EJ

Black Street

NR338BJ

Waters Avenue

NR338BX

Arundel Way

NR338DE

Highfield Close

NR338JP

The Street

NR338BD

Woodlands Avenue

NR338DB

Rushmere Road

NR338LE

Beaumont Road

NR338TL

Wensleydale

NR338UG

Nidderdale

NR339EJ

Ashburnham Way

NR338AP

Borrow Close

NR338DW

Wannock Close

NR338GE

Thornycroft Gardens

NR338GF

Spinney Gardens

NR338JA

Bloodmoor Lane

NR338NW

Buttercup Close

NR338WP

Gratton Dale

NR338HB

Rushmere Road

NR338JF

Poplar Road

NR338US

Dorley Dale

NR337NW

Cooke Close

NR338FQ

Carlton Colville

NR338TE

Dovedale

NR338TR

Swift Close

NR338WF

Yewdale

NR337NN

Pinbush Close

NR338HQ

Low Farm Drive

NR338JY

Leona Crescent

NR338TJ

Airedale

NR338AJ

Rounces Lane

NR338BL

Chapel Road

NR338DR

Carlton Colville

NR338NE

Tudor Walk

NR338BZ

Kingswood Avenue

NR338ND

The Graylings

NR338RE

Paddock Wood Close

NR337NL

Pinbush Road

NR338LF

Meadow Way

NR347UP

Mill Road

NR338FG

Chapel Road

NR338JG

Beech Road

NR337QR

Elizabeth Terrace

NR338AQ

St Peters Road

NR338DX

Church Road

NR338GD

Burlingham Drive

NR338WD

Matlock Dale

NR338WL

Easdale

NR337NB

Bloodmoor Road

NR338RQ

Framfield Road

NR338UB

Ranville

NR338EL

Black Street

NR338LD

Beaumont Road

NR338JU

Famona Road

NR338LG

Ashburnham Way

NR338TF

Rochdale

NR338UA

Ridgeville

NR338AW

Munnings Close

NR338FN

Buttermere Way

NR338HN

Beccles Road

NR338EN

Black Street

NR338GN

Fordson Way

NR338HZ

Long Road

NR338JX

Famona Road

NR338AL

Woodside Close

NR338BS

Marsh Lane

NR338BT

Hall Road

NR338JL

Carlton Square

NR338LA

Longbrook Close

NR338DL

Brook Close

NR338DZ

Well Cottages

NR338TD

Coverdale

NR337NR

Tower Road

NR338RG

Staplehurst Close

NR338TH

Bloomfield Way

NR337PG

London Road

NR338DN

Bodiam Way

NR338TN

Colsterdale

NR338TU

Deepdale

NR338AF

Uplands Road South

NR338JB

Lowestoft Road

NR338SH

Grove Gardens

NR347UT

Welch Close

NR338AD

Uplands Close

NR338BA

Rectory Road

NR338GA

Sunbeam Close

NR338GX

Galley Close

NR338SU

Broadoak Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.