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Lothingland

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About

Lothingland ward forms a distinct peninsula within East Suffolk, bounded by the River Waveney, Lake Lothing, and the North Sea. This geography creates a landscape of industrial port infrastructure alongside residential areas and stretches of open land. The ward encompasses the northern and eastern parts of Lowestoft, including the harbour and its associated maritime industries, which are central to the local economy. The area is connected to Norfolk by the bascule bridges spanning Lake Lothing.

The terrain is largely flat, with suburban neighbourhoods extending towards the coast at Pakefield. A notable feature is the Ness Point, the most easterly location in the United Kingdom, marked by a circular sculpture called the Euroscope. The shoreline varies from working docks to sandy beaches. Inland, the ward includes areas of housing and light industry, with the waterways providing a constant backdrop to daily life in this coastal community.

Area overview

On average Lothingland has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lothingland is £50,767 per year. There are 3 schools in Lothingland: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lothingland is home to around 3,523 people, with a population density of about 108.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lothingland Population
3,523
Population density
108.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.41(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.8(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.81(+7%)
Burglary
6.53(+135%)
Other theft
4.26(-22%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,366
95.52%
Other White
53
1.5%
Other Asian
19
0.54%
Indian
16
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.43%
Total population: 3,524

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
804
26.23%
No qualifications
630
20.55%
Level 3 (A level)
533
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
448
14.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
304
9.92%
Total 16+ residents: 3,065

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
787
49.62%
Owns with a mortgage
427
26.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
201
12.67%
Social rents from council
89
5.61%
Other forms of private rent
41
2.59%
Total households: 1,586

Property prices in Lothingland

Median price£281,250
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £404K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £281,250 (about £277 per square foot) in Lothingland area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £762,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lothingland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£408,500£308
Semi-Detached16£272,500£299
Terraced7£192,000£202
Flats3£107,000£255

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lothingland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lothingland.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313,500£189,950£135,000
2017£365,000£184,950£145,000
2018£285,000£175,475£154,498
2019£330,000£207,500£155,000
2020£370,000£195,000£191,000
2021£417,500£234,500£184,500
2022£385,000£290,000£221,500
2023£426,250£245,000£204,250
2024£445,000£234,000£235,000
2025£420,000£245,000£198,500
2026£386,000£278,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lothingland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lothingland.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£197£160
2017£211£204£202
2018£224£211£198
2019£236£226£212
2020£271£238£207
2021£303£261£227
2022£333£298£275
2023£322£285£230
2024£310£267£250
2025£313£285£207
2026£260£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lothingland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lothingland in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.