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Lowestoft Central

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About

Lowestoft Central sits directly on the North Sea coast, forming the easternmost point of the United Kingdom. The area is defined by its working harbour and busy fish market, with the port continuing to support commercial fishing and offshore energy industries. The coastline here features a mix of sandy beaches and concrete sea defences, shaped by the ongoing interaction with the sea.

The town centre radiates from the historic railway station, with retail streets leading towards the waterfront. A notable local landmark is the Scores, a series of historic lanes and steps that provide direct, steep access from the high street down to the beach and promenade below. This practical geography underscores the area's direct connection between its commercial heart and the maritime environment.

Area overview

On average Lowestoft Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lowestoft Central is £40,578 per year. There are 4 schools in Lowestoft Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lowestoft Central is home to around 9,733 people, with a population density of about 6,784.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lowestoft Central Population
9,733
Population density
6,784.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.43(+120%)
Shoplifting
21.68(+205%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.21(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.54(+158%)
Public order
8.42(+62%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,847
90.89%
Other White
349
3.59%
Other Asian
78
0.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
48
0.49%
Total population: 9,734

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,842
24.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,379
18.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,278
16.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,267
16.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,094
14.41%
Total 16+ residents: 7,593

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,737
39.79%
Owns outright
1,066
24.42%
Owns with a mortgage
879
20.14%
Other social rented
384
8.8%
Social rents from council
136
3.12%
Total households: 4,365

Property prices in Lowestoft Central

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Lowestoft Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £340,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lowestoft Central 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 Lowestoft Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£125,000
Semi-Detached5£160,000
Terraced92£140,000

10 years median price trend in Lowestoft Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lowestoft Central.

All postcodes in Lowestoft Central

NR322JS

Raglan Street

NR322NX

Avondale Road

NR322EX

Rotterdam Road

NR322LE

Jacob's Street

NR322LN

Jacobs Street

NR322BS

Norwich Road

NR321DS

Beach Road

NR321EP

London Road North

NR321RS

Clapham Road North

NR321TD

Queens Road

NR322DD

Stanford Street

NR322EG

Denmark Road

NR322HJ

Norfolk Street

NR324HF

Sussex Road

NR324HS

St Margarets Road

NR321EW

Bon Marche

NR321RL

Clapham Road South

NR321SB

Leiston Road

NR322DP

Haward Street

NR322AD

Bevan Street West

NR321PB

Regent Road

NR321TG

Wesley Street

NR322AB

Bevan Street West

NR322BZ

Union Road

NR324BP

Royal Avenue

NR322DB

Stanford Street

NR322EB

Alma Street

NR322AT

Trafalgar Street

NR322DN

Ethel Road

NR322DQ

Roman Road

NR322ED

North Quay Retail Park

NR322JR

Hervey Street

NR324HB

Worthing Road

NR322AZ

Maidstone Road

NR322DG

Roman Road

NR321QR

Clapham Road South

NR322DH

Roman Road

NR322DY

Stanley Street

NR322HW

Kent Road

NR321RT

Wellington Cottages

NR322BP

Norwich Road

NR322EW

Denmark Road

NR322LL

Camp Road

NR322PA

Love Road

NR322DZ

Stanley Street

NR324FL

Wessex Terrace

NR324HR

St Margarets Road

NR321LR

The Britten Centre

NR321QE

St Peters Street

NR322JH

Hervey Street

NR322LZ

St Peters Street

NR322PD

Wollaston Road

NR321ST

Melbourne Road

NR322BW

Norwich Road

NR322PE

Wollaston Road

NR321RR

Clapham Road North

NR321TL

Church Road

NR322DT

Seago Street

NR321NR

Alexandra Road

NR321TW

Oxford Road

NR322AE

Bevan Street West

NR322BH

Norwich Road

NR322HQ

Essex Road

NR322HX

Avondale Road

NR322LB

Raglan Street

NR321DZ

Suffolk Road

NR321LJ

Surrey Street

NR321SS

Melbourne Road

NR321UF

Reeve Street

NR322AG

Bevan Street East

NR322BL

Norwich Road

NR321NL

Gordon Road

NR321PN

Adrian Court

NR321RP

Clapham Road Central

NR322JG

Hervey Street

NR321PW

Alexandra Road

NR322HL

Norfolk Street

NR322JB

York Road

NR321NU

Milton Road East

NR321SA

Milton Road West

NR321SX

Clarence Road

NR321TP

Oxford Road

NR321UD

St Peters Street

NR322AY

Maidstone Road

NR324HQ

Garden Villas

NR321NY

Police Station Road

NR321SP

Park Road

NR322AH

Sudbury Cottages

NR321TS

Ipswich Road

NR321UB

St Peters Street

NR321EB

Grove Road

NR322HN

Volta Terrace

NR322JF

Stevens Street

NR321BJ

London Road North

NR321LW

Surrey Street

NR321TT

Ipswich Road

NR322AN

Tonning Street

NR322RQ

Wollaston Road

NR321JF

Parkholme Terrace

NR322NJ

Princes Road

Data Sources

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