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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

NR322EY

Rotterdam Road

NR322NA

St Peters Street

NR321AE

Surrey Street

NR322AF

Bevan Street West

NR322BE

Selby Street

NR322JA

York Road

NR322NG

Beresford Road

NR324HE

Worthing Road

NR321JJ

Osborne Street

NR321TU

Winnipeg Road

NR322JE

Stevens Street

NR322LA

Raglan Street

NR322LW

Jacob's Street

NR321DR

Clapham Road South

NR321EA

Beach Road

NR321LU

London Road North

NR322HA

Rotterdam Road

NR321SU

Edinburgh Road

NR324HG

Sussex Road

NR322AQ

Bevan Street East

NR322EL

Denmark Road

NR322TG

Wollaston Road

NR324GL

Tethys Place

NR321BL

London Road North

NR321PJ

Alexandra Road

NR322BX

Beckham Road

NR322TE

Commercial Road

NR324HJ

Royal Avenue

NR322DA

Stanford Street

NR322DW

Ethel Road

NR324AW

Yarmouth Road

NR321NX

County Villas

NR324HH

Royal Avenue

NR321TF

Cambridge Road

NR322EQ

Denmark Road

NR322NH

Water Lane

NR322PB

Crown Meadow Court

NR324HP

St Margarets Road

NR322JQ

Hervey Street

NR321LT

London Road North

NR321QS

Clapham Road South

NR321TQ

Church Road

NR322DR

Haward Street

NR322LY

St Peters Street

Data Sources

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