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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

NR338EE

Church Road

NR347XA

Beccles Road

NR338JW

The Street

NR338TW

Martin Close

NR347UL

Hulver Road

NR338JE

Lowestoft Road

NR338DU

Church Road

NR338EL

Black Street

NR338UB

Ranville

NR337NG

Tower Road

NR338NG

Yarrow Drive

NR338TG

Teesdale

NR338ND

The Graylings

NR338NB

Elmdale Drive

NR338HZ

Long Road

NR338US

Dorley Dale

NR337QW

London Road

NR338EB

Fullers Teasle

NR347UT

Welch Close

NR337QR

Elizabeth Terrace

NR338JH

Oliver Close

NR347UY

Chapel Road

NR338RE

Paddock Wood Close

NR338RG

Staplehurst Close

NR338JZ

Beverley Court

NR338JU

Famona Road

NR338RF

Mayfield Road

NR338BJ

Waters Avenue

NR338WL

Easdale

NR338FY

Chalmers Green

NR338AL

Woodside Close

NR338TH

Bloomfield Way

NR338TX

Seavert Close

NR337PF

London Road

NR337QS

Catherine Terrace

NR347UR

Mill Road

NR338TJ

Airedale

NR338LA

Longbrook Close

NR338NH

Alder Drive

NR338JG

Beech Road

NR338LQ

The Gardens

NR338GD

Burlingham Drive

NR338GY

Rope Walk

NR338UG

Nidderdale

NR338TB

Ryedale

NR338NW

Buttercup Close

NR338AD

Uplands Close

NR339EJ

Ashburnham Way

NR337NA

Cooke Road

NR338EJ

Black Street

NR338GR

Anchor Way

NR338NA

The Brindles

NR338SB

Crowhurst Close

NR338FE

Bramley Terrace

NR347UZ

Church Road

NR338WE

Rivendale

NR338FG

Chapel Road

NR338WA

Dale End

NR338BX

Arundel Way

NR338TL

Wensleydale

NR338UA

Ridgeville

NR337ND

Kalen Court

NR338SU

Broadoak Close

NR338JT

Short Lane

NR338AY

Church Lane

NR338UD

Benouville

NR338BL

Chapel Road

NR338HG

Mutford Wood

NR338WN

Thixendale

NR338WG

Ullswater

NR337NP

Hadenham Road

NR338BH

Peacock Close

NR338JD

Lowestoft Road

NR338BA

Rectory Road

NR338TP

Swallowfields

NR338WJ

Abbeydale

NR338GS

Porthole Close

NR338JF

Poplar Road

NR338AR

Kirkwood Drive

NR337NN

Pinbush Close

NR338AS

Glenbourne Walk

NR338NU

Mallow Way

NR338LF

Meadow Way

NR338EA

Carters Close

NR338GN

Fordson Way

NR338SR

Ashtree Gardens

NR337NQ

Pinbush Road

NR338WP

Gratton Dale

NR338WB

Coplow Dale

NR338HF

Mutford Wood

NR338TY

Portsch Close

NR338FD

Applewood Close

NR338AX

Church Lane

NR338GP

The Homestead

NR338SH

Grove Gardens

NR338GX

Galley Close

NR338BP

Sprats Water Lane

NR338BB

Rectory Road

NR338DW

Wannock Close

NR337NF

Hadenham Road

Data Sources

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