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Oulton Broad

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About

Oulton Broad ward centres on the large freshwater lake of the same name, which is Norfolk and Suffolk's most extensive. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces near the water to modern estates further inland. The broad itself is a hub for boating, fishing, and watersports, with several sailing clubs and marinas lining its shores.

The ward includes the northern part of Oulton Broad village, stretching to the edges of Carlton Colville. Its layout is defined by the water, with roads like Bridge Road and Rotterdam Road following the contours of the lake and the connecting Mutford Lock. The heritage railway station on Station Road, serving the Wherry Lines, adds a distinctive character to the local transport links.

Area overview

On average Oulton Broad has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oulton Broad is £46,238 per year. There are 4 schools in Oulton Broad: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Oulton Broad is home to around 12,890 people, with a population density of about 1,613.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oulton Broad Population
12,890
Population density
1,613.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.28(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.62(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.06(+11%)
Vehicle crime
5.59(+27%)
Other theft
4.81(-12%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,333
95.67%
Other White
166
1.29%
Irish
57
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
41
0.32%
Total population: 12,891

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,398
22.01%
No qualifications
2,326
21.35%
Level 3 (A level)
2,094
19.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,609
14.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,185
10.88%
Total 16+ residents: 10,895

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,766
47.78%
Owns with a mortgage
1,671
28.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
726
12.54%
Other social rented
426
7.36%
Other forms of private rent
96
1.66%
Total households: 5,789

Property prices in Oulton Broad

Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Oulton Broad area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oulton Broad 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 Oulton Broad over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached82£300,000
Flats6£126,500
Semi-Detached73£230,000
Terraced36£198,500

10 years median price trend in Oulton Broad

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oulton Broad.

All postcodes in Oulton Broad

NR323NH

Holly Road

NR323BQ

Lime Avenue

NR323JH

Plumtrees

NR323AW

Hall Road

NR323PR

Waveney Hill

NR323NY

Moyes Road

NR324RW

Blakenham Close

NR325DJ

Hall Lane

NR323DH

Gresham Close

NR339JU

Bridge Road

NR339JY

Marsh Road

NR339LP

Victoria Road

NR324RL

Amberley Court

NR323QB

Cutler Road

NR322QR

Leathes Close

NR339NZ

Rookery Close

NR323BE

Mobbs Way

NR323JD

Grange Road

NR323DJ

Orford Drive

NR323HW

Cambrian Crescent

NR323LT

George Close

NR339JS

Bridge Road

NR339LL

Sunnyfields

NR323LJ

Bridge Road

NR323AN

Bloomsbury Close

NR324SG

Gloucester Avenue

NR339NH

Lake View Terrace

NR339PH

Sycamore Avenue

NR323QW

Fen Green Close

NR323DD

Higher Drive

NR323BN

Mobbs Way

NR323JW

Allington Smith Close

NR323HD

Pennine Way

NR323QF

Birch Close

NR323DZ

Claydon Drive

NR323AG

Gorleston Road

NR323QT

Cory Drive

NR324RJ

Sanders Close

NR339NG

Crompton Road

NR323PX

Holden Close

NR323LR

Bridge Road

NR323HL

Brendon Close

NR323PU

Hall Drive

NR324RN

Tunstall Drive

NR339GZ

Victoria Road

NR339PJ

Sycamore Avenue

NR324RR

Holton Avenue

NR339NA

School Road

NR324QZ

Oulton Road North

NR323BB

Oulton Street

NR339LY

Heath Road

NR339RU

Skoulding Close

NR324RT

Roydon Way

NR323HE

Penny Lane

NR323EX

Sands Lane

NR323EF

Kesgrave Drive

NR323HN

The Weald

NR339LR

Victoria Road

NR324XG

Lawn Grove

NR325DN

Holly Farm Cottages

NR323QE

Whiting Road

NR324GZ

Oulton Road

NR323EY

Sands Lane

NR324RB

Somerleyton Road

NR323NX

Clarkson Road

NR323QD

Cutler Road

NR323DL

Woods Loke West

NR323JF

Fern Avenue

NR323EA

Wenhaston Way

NR323HP

The Trossachs

NR324RF

Pound Farm Drive

NR324RE

Cranworth Gardens

NR323PD

Allen Road

NR323FP

Lambden Close

NR323BF

Farrer Drive

NR324SF

Snape Drive

NR339RQ

Boon Drive

NR323ED

Dedham Drive

NR323EP

Grampian Way

NR323RF

Harbour Road

NR323LS

Mizpah Cottages

NR339JZ

Private Road

NR323NG

South Leet Close

NR322QX

Mutford Close

NR323AL

Mobbs Way

NR339PD

Orchard Avenue

NR324SD

Worlingham Way

NR323QG

Lime Avenue

NR323AH

Gorleston Road

NR323FA

Wolsley Business Park

NR323PW

Borrow Road

NR323NR

Hall Road

NR339RE

Colville Road

NR323PP

Boathouse Lane

NR323NQ

Commodore Road

NR324UF

Berkeley Gardens

NR323EB

Butley Drive

NR339LX

Victoria Road

NR323FQ

Sekynden Close

NR323JU

Curlew Green

Data Sources

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