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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 very low crime levels, with around 48 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
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
23.56(-25%)
Shoplifting
9.4(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.99(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.82(+7%)
Other theft
5.27(-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%
Chinese
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 158 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Carlton Colville area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 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
Detached89£305,000
Flats3£124,000
Semi-Detached45£230,000
Terraced21£198,000

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

NR338JP

The Street

NR338DB

Rushmere Road

NR337NR

Tower Road

NR338TN

Colsterdale

NR338EQ

Sandy Lane

NR337NH

Barley Way

NR338SD

Ninfield Close

NR338BD

Woodlands Avenue

NR338AH

Rounces Lane

NR338UY

Harrop Dale

NR338BE

The Firs

NR338NJ

Copse Walk

NR338UZ

Peak Dale

NR338JQ

Shaw Avenue

NR338HE

Mutford Wood

NR338GZ

Capstan Way

NR338GE

Thornycroft Gardens

NR338AQ

St Peters Road

NR338DG

Gisleham Road

NR338TT

Douglas Close

NR338BU

Aveling Way

NR338GB

Rushton Drive

NR338JA

Bloodmoor Lane

NR338NX

Buttercup Close

NR338FN

Buttermere Way

NR338SE

Robertsbridge Walk

NR338RD

Woodchurch Avenue

NR338QP

Dale Haven

NR338HP

Hollow Lane

NR338WD

Matlock Dale

NR347UP

Mill Road

NR337NJ

Harvest Drive

NR338JN

Carlton Cross

NR338BW

Marsh Lane

NR338DH

Copper Beech Drive

NR338TD

Coverdale

NR338TQ

Ohio Close

NR337PG

London Road

NR338JX

Famona Road

NR338BT

Hall Road

NR338GF

Spinney Gardens

NR338BY

Chislehurst Road

NR338DE

Highfield Close

NR338LG

Ashburnham Way

NR338FP

Holystone Way

NR338UF

Merville

NR347UX

Holly Lane

NR338FW

Chadwick Gardens

NR347UN

Newson Avenue

NR338GU

Mast Close

NR338HQ

Low Farm Drive

NR338QW

The Mardle

NR338AW

Munnings Close

NR338JL

Carlton Square

NR338AT

Church Lane

NR338JB

Lowestoft Road

NR338DN

Bodiam Way

NR338AJ

Rounces Lane

NR338JY

Leona Crescent

NR338AA

Lowestoft Road

NR338LE

Beaumont Road

NR338HR

Grove Road

NR338GA

Sunbeam Close

NR338EN

Black Street

NR338FR

Killick Crescent

NR338LD

Beaumont Road

NR338WF

Yewdale

NR338NE

Tudor Walk

NR338FB

Manor Rise

NR337NB

Bloodmoor Road

NR347XB

Beccles Road

NR338EH

Latymere Close

NR338EG

Black Street

NR338HB

Rushmere Road

NR338BG

Elm Close

NR338DA

Rushmere Road

NR338AF

Uplands Road South

NR338FF

Buttermere Way

NR338UE

Gondree

NR338DX

Church Road

NR338FQ

Carlton Colville

NR338FZ

Grovesbury End

NR338NF

Hollow Grove Way

NR338HN

Beccles Road

NR337QP

Barnard Terrace

NR338JR

The Street

NR338BZ

Kingswood Avenue

NR338BS

Marsh Lane

NR338HL

Beccles Road

NR338TZ

Fortress Road

NR338TR

Swift Close

NR338DQ

Elmdale Drive

NR338BF

Carlton Colville

NR338JJ

Cromwell Court

NR338HD

Mutfordwood Lane

NR338AP

Borrow Close

NR347QJ

Dairy Lane

NR338RQ

Framfield Road

NR338DP

Grange Farm Cottages

NR338DZ

Well Cottages

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.