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Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley

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About

Lowestoft Harbour is a working port with both commercial and fishing vessels. The outer harbour provides shelter, while the inner docks handle cargo and boat maintenance. The area is functional, with industrial sheds and warehouses lining the quaysides. The Ness Point promenade marks the UK's most easterly point, characterised by a large circular sculpture and a wind turbine.

Adjacent Kirkley is primarily residential, with terraced housing and local shops along the high street. The area meets the sea at Kirkley Beach, a stretch of sand backed by a concrete promenade and greenspace. The former Royal Naval Patrol Service memorial is situated here, commemorating the local fishermen who served during wartime.

Area overview

On average Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley is £36,808 per year. There are 2 schools in Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley is home to around 7,630 people, with a population density of about 3,456.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
23.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley Population
7,630
Population density
3,456.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.96(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
19(+196%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.12(+40%)
Shoplifting
15.73(+121%)
Other theft
10.62(+91%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,847
89.75%
Other White
351
4.6%
Other Asian
63
0.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
55
0.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
50
0.66%
Total population: 7,629

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,614
25.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,282
20.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,007
15.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
975
15.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
860
13.64%
Total 16+ residents: 6,306

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,523
39.58%
Owns outright
850
22.09%
Owns with a mortgage
587
15.25%
Other social rented
449
11.67%
Social rents from council
358
9.3%
Total households: 3,848

Property prices in Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 in Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley 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 Harbour & Kirkley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£242,500
Flats9£155,000
Semi-Detached14£238,750
Terraced57£165,000

10 years median price trend in Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley.

Data Sources

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