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Lowestoft Central

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About

Lowestoft Central is the main urban area of Lowestoft, located in East Suffolk. The district includes the town center, bus station, and railway station, making it a key transport hub. Nearby attractions include the East Point Pavilion and North Denes Beach, offering coastal views and leisure activities. The area has a mix of shops, cafes, and services catering to both residents and visitors.

Historically, Lowestoft Central was a busy fishing and maritime hub. Today, it retains some of this character with working docks and a focus on marine industries. The district is also home to cultural sites like the Lowestoft Museum and the Marina Theatre. Residential areas blend with commercial spaces, creating a functional urban environment. The seafront and promenade provide easy access to the coastline.

Area overview

On average Lowestoft Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 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 of residents in Lowestoft Central is £30,300 per year. There are 4 schools in Lowestoft Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
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

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

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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £132,250 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
Flats5£130,000
Semi-Detached7£160,000
Terraced102£132,000

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

NR322JA

York Road

NR322NA

Water Lane

NR322NG

Beresford Road

NR324HE

Worthing Road

NR321LU

London Road North

NR322LW

Jacob's Street

NR321DR

Clapham Road South

NR321EA

Battery Green Road

NR321JJ

Belle Vue Close

NR322HA

Fillisters Mews

NR321TU

Church Road

NR321UG

Boston Road

NR322JE

Stevens Street

NR322JY

Jacob's Street

NR322LA

Jacob's Street

NR321SU

Edinburgh Road

NR322AQ

Bevan Street East

NR322EL

Denmark Road

NR322JN

Fillisters Mews

NR322TG

Wollaston Road

NR324GL

St Margaret's Road

NR324HG

Sussex Road

NR321BL

London Road North

NR321PJ

Alexandra Road

NR322BX

Beckham Road

NR322DA

Stanford Street

NR322DW

Ethel Road

NR322TE

Commercial Road

NR324AW

Yarmouth Road

NR324HJ

Royal Avenue

NR321NX

Milton Road East

NR321TF

Cambridge Road

NR322EQ

Bevan Street East

NR322LT

Lowestoft Central

NR322NH

Princes Road

NR322PB

Crown Meadow Walk

NR324HH

Royal Avenue

NR324HP

St Margaret's Road

NR321QS

Clapham Road South

NR321LT

London Road North

NR321TQ

Church Road

NR322DR

Haward Street

NR322JQ

Hervey Street

NR322LY

Burton Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.