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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

NR338BW

Marsh Lane

NR338NG

Yarrow Drive

NR338TW

Martin Close

NR338BF

Carlton Colville

NR338NJ

Copse Walk

NR338TT

Douglas Close

NR338WN

Thixendale

NR347UZ

Church Road

NR338EA

Carters Close

NR338FW

Chadwick Gardens

NR338AU

Church Lane

NR338BG

Elm Close

NR338JJ

Cromwell Court

NR338AB

Uplands Close

NR338DG

Gisleham Road

NR338GS

Porthole Close

NR338JZ

Beverley Court

NR338RD

Woodchurch Avenue

NR338AT

Church Lane

NR338BU

Aveling Way

NR338DF

Gisleham Road

NR338GW

Cabin Close

NR338JR

The Street

NR338JW

The Street

NR338TX

Seavert Close

NR347UX

Holly Lane

NR337NA

Cooke Road

NR338FZ

Grovesbury End

NR338QW

The Mardle

NR338SA

Rushlake Way

NR338TQ

Ohio Close

NR338TY

Portsch Close

NR337NH

Barley Way

NR338AR

Kirkwood Drive

NR338JN

Carlton Cross

NR338NF

Hollow Grove Way

NR338SB

Crowhurst Close

NR338AG

St Peters Road

NR338TB

Ryedale

NR338NA

The Brindles

NR338AA

Lowestoft Road

NR338DT

Gisleham Road

NR338WA

Dale End

NR338WJ

Abbeydale

NR337NP

Hadenham Road

NR337PF

London Road

NR338DD

Fairhead Loke

NR338DQ

Elmdale Drive

NR338EE

Church Road

NR338QP

Dale Haven

NR338TA

Wharfedale

NR338BY

Chislehurst Road

NR338GP

The Homestead

NR338HJ

Beccles Road

NR338JH

Oliver Close

NR338SR

Ashtree Gardens

NR338TP

Swallowfields

NR338FP

Holystone Way

NR338GZ

Capstan Way

NR347UN

Newson Avenue

NR338AN

Colville Way

NR338FD

Applewood Close

NR338JQ

Shaw Avenue

NR338NB

Elmdale Drive

NR347UL

Hulver Road

NR337NQ

Pinbush Road

NR338AX

Church Lane

NR338DJ

Appledore Drive

NR338EG

Black Street

NR338EQ

Sandy Lane

NR338GU

Mast Close

NR338HG

Mutford Wood

NR338WE

Rivendale

NR338AY

Church Lane

NR338BP

Sprats Water Lane

NR338FE

Bramley Terrace

NR338SD

Ninfield Close

NR338DU

Church Road

NR338GJ

Milnes Way

NR338HE

Mutford Wood

NR338HF

Mutford Wood

NR338HP

Hollow Lane

NR338JD

Lowestoft Road

NR338SY

Wren Close

NR338BE

The Firs

NR338TG

Teesdale

NR338WG

Ullswater

NR337NF

Hadenham Road

NR338FF

Buttermere Way

NR338HD

Mutfordwood Lane

NR347UY

Chapel Road

NR338FY

Chalmers Green

NR338GH

Monarch Way

NR338NX

Buttercup Close

NR338SE

Robertsbridge Walk

NR338TZ

Fortress Road

NR338UD

Benouville

NR337QW

London Road

NR338EB

Fullers Teasle

NR338FB

Manor Rise

Data Sources

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