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Oulton Broad West

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About

Oulton Broad West is a residential area located in East Suffolk, near the town of Lowestoft. It sits on the western side of Oulton Broad, a large freshwater lake connected to the River Waveney. The area features a mix of housing, including detached homes, terraced properties, and modern developments, catering to a range of residents. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, providing convenience for daily life.

The area is known for its proximity to water-based activities, with sailing and boating popular on Oulton Broad. The nearby Nicholas Everitt Park offers green space and leisure facilities, while the broad itself is a focal point for recreation. Transport links include road access to Lowestoft and Beccles, as well as rail connections via Oulton Broad North station. The blend of residential living and natural surroundings makes it a practical choice for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Oulton Broad West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Oulton Broad West is £41,000 per year. There are 2 schools in Oulton Broad West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oulton Broad West Population
7,323
Population density
2,307.8 per km²

Demographics

British
7,080
96.69%
Other White
59
0.81%
Other Asian
36
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.36%
Irish
23
0.31%
Total population: 7,322

Housing

Owns outright
1,891
58.51%
Owns with a mortgage
933
28.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
297
9.19%
Other forms of private rent
50
1.55%
Social rents from council
35
1.08%
Total households: 3,232

Property prices in Oulton Broad West

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Oulton Broad West area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £750,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached52£298,500
Flats2£260,000
Semi-Detached25£250,000
Terraced13£190,000

10 years price trend in Oulton Broad West

All postcodes in Oulton Broad West

NR338PZ

Mulberry Close

NR323LD

Longfield Way

NR323NT

Patricia Close

NR323PG

Swonnell's Walk

NR323PZ

Swonnell's Walk

NR338PE

Burnt Hill Way

NR338QR

Beccles Road

NR339HB

Fleet Dyke Drive

NR323PD

Allen Road

NR338RP

Farm Close

NR339EP

Elm Tree Road

NR339PT

Cotmer Road

NR323JB

Chestnut Avenue

NR338PT

Mulberry Close

NR338HU

Burnt Hill Lane

NR338PP

Siskin Green

NR339RL

Broadwaters Road

NR323HA

Church Lane

NR338QY

Beccles Road

NR339PW

Cotmer Road

NR323PS

Fisher Row

NR339HH

Bollard Way

NR338AZ

Uplands Road North

NR339HR

Broadwaters Road

NR339JE

Langley Gardens

NR339RG

Whitton Close

NR323JD

Chestnut Avenue

NR323JS

Curlew Green

NR323JU

Curlew Green

NR323JY

Desmond Close

NR338PF

Beccles Road

NR339HG

Shoals Walk

NR339HP

Broadwaters Road

NR339JL

Orchard Croft

NR339RN

Westwood Avenue

NR338LW

Eastfield Gardens

NR338PW

Plovers Way

NR338PX

Andrew Way

NR339HE

The Sound

NR323JP

Church Lane

NR323ES

Sands Lane

NR323NU

Clarkson Road

NR323NY

Moyes Road

NR338PG

Oulton Broad West

NR338PS

Rowan Way

NR338RS

Meadowsweet Close

NR338RW

Ashburnham Way

NR339HU

Broadwaters Road

NR339HL

Bollard Way

NR323ET

Sands Lane

NR323PH

Caldecott Road

NR323PR

Boathouse Lane

NR323PX

Holden Close

NR338AE

Cotmer Road

NR338PB

Burnt Hill Way

NR338QG

Fairfield Drive

NR339AD

The Staithe

NR339RJ

Heigham Drive

NR339RQ

Boon Drive

NR323JL

Foxglade

NR338LZ

The Ridgeways

NR338PH

Burnt Hill Way

NR339AL

Rosedale Close

NR339ER

Clifford Drive

NR339ET

Elm Tree Road

NR338PQ

Oulton Broad West

NR339EN

Ashburnham Way

NR323PA

Broad Road

NR338PA

Beccles Road

NR338PY

Andrew Way

NR339HY

Broadwaters Road

NR339PP

Cotmer Road

NR323JH

Plumtrees

NR323PN

Borrow Road

NR338QU

Beccles Road

NR339HF

Fleet Dyke Drive

NR339RS

Westwood Avenue

NR338LX

Oulton Broad West

NR338LS

Long Meadow Walk

NR338LH

Wheatfield Road

NR338SJ

Ashburnham Way

NR338SL

Rye Close

NR339AJ

Fenlands Crescent

NR339PL

Cotmer Road

NR339PU

Cotmer Road

NR323JZ

Desmond Close

NR323PP

Boathouse Lane

NR338QT

Beccles Road

NR339EW

Ashburnham Way

NR323LA

Whiskin Close

NR323PB

Blinco Road

NR338HY

Beccles Road

NR338PD

Burnt Hill Way

NR339AE

Stansfield Close

NR339PG

Loxley Road

NR339QY

Colville Road

NR339QZ

Colville Road

NR323JE

Grange Road

NR338LN

Ashburnham Way

NR339AF

The Staithe

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.