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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 137 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
137
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
74.08(+135%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.5(+94%)
Shoplifting
19.83(+190%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.49(+191%)
Public order
9.76(+91%)
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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £144,500 in Lowestoft Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £280,000.

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
Terraced102£143,000
Detached1£220,000
Flats4£125,000
Semi-Detached5£160,000

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

NR322PD

Wollaston Road

NR322BH

Norwich Road

NR321ST

Melbourne Road

NR324HA

Worthing Road

NR322LT

St Peters Street

NR322DE

Ethel Road

NR321BH

London Road North

NR321LX

London Road North

NR321NY

Police Station Road

NR322BY

Beckham Road

NR321TR

Burton Street

NR322JZ

Raglan Street

NR324HP

St Margarets Road

NR321RT

Wellington Cottages

NR322JU

Raglan Street

NR322EA

Alma Road

NR322BG

Selby Street

NR322AF

Bevan Street West

NR322LF

Wells Cottages

NR321SA

Milton Road West

NR322HN

Volta Terrace

NR322JJ

Clemence Street

NR321UB

St Peters Street

NR321TJ

Church Road

NR322EU

Rotterdam Road

NR322BS

Norwich Road

NR321PZ

Alexandra Road

NR322JS

Raglan Street

NR321TD

Queens Road

NR321TH

Church Road

NR321PN

Adrian Court

NR321DE

Battery Green Road

NR322DS

Seago Street

NR321NU

Milton Road East

NR322HL

Norfolk Street

NR321LS

London Road North

NR322AU

Trafalgar Street

NR324HB

Worthing Road

NR321NT

Milton Road East

NR322JP

Raglan Street

NR322JF

Stevens Street

NR321BL

London Road North

NR322LB

Raglan Street

NR321TG

Wesley Street

Data Sources

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