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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

NR323PA

Broad Road

NR323NE

Commodore Road

NR323DG

The Drive

NR323JS

Noel Road

NR323DB

Higher Drive

NR323DQ

Gresham Avenue

NR339LW

Victoria Road

NR323AU

Marlborough Court

NR323PE

Pegasus Mews

NR323NW

Hall Road

NR323LB

Herons Close

NR323HR

Houghton Drive

NR323AJ

Gorleston Road

NR322PR

Normanston Drive

NR323BW

Hobart Way

NR323RB

Hollowell Close

NR339JR

Nicholas Everitt Park

NR324RP

Kelsale Close

NR339PB

Paddock Hill

NR323BZ

Dunston Drive

NR323DP

Woods Loke West

NR323PZ

Swonnells Walk

NR322QU

Constable Close

NR323QR

Fuller Close

NR324WU

Bosquet Close

NR322PS

Normanston Drive

NR323DW

Woods Loke West

NR339JX

Bridge Road

NR325DQ

Parkhill

NR339ND

Stanley Road

NR323FJ

Kearney Drive

NR323LL

Bridge Road

NR323LX

Harbour Road

NR339NF

Lake View Road

NR339GL

South Elmham Terrace

NR339NU

Dell Road

NR323PG

Swonnells Walk

NR322QS

Lakeland Drive

NR339QX

Colville Road

NR339RF

Colville Road

NR323PJ

Romany Road

NR323AT

Hall Lane

NR323JX

Christmas Lane

NR323AF

Gorleston Road

NR323JJ

Foxglade

NR324RY

Fritton Close

NR323EU

Sands Lane

NR324QJ

Melrose Close

NR323QL

Bonds Meadow

NR323JE

Grange Road

NR323ND

Harrison Road

NR323RA

Broad Fleet Close

NR323HZ

Stafford Court

NR325BQ

Church Avenue

NR323HX

Sands Lane

NR323BJ

Bloomsbury Close

NR323BL

Parkhill

NR323JA

Chestnut Avenue

NR323BY

Burgess Close

NR322AP

The Spinney

NR325EA

Holly Hill

NR324RZ

Dunwich Way

NR323JL

Kevington Drive

NR323NS

Gilpin Road

NR323EW

Grampian Way

NR324QL

Oulton Road North

NR324UJ

Maple Covert

NR323LY

Harbour Road

NR339RD

Colville Road

NR324GY

Tubby Walk

NR323JQ

Airey Close

NR339NQ

Bridge Road

NR323EZ

Sands Lane

NR324SL

Orwell Drive

NR323FU

Swan Drive

NR339NE

Lake View Road

NR323QX

Maplesden Close

NR323HF

Blackberry Way

NR324RX

Darsham Vale

NR323HY

Herivan Close

NR324XN

Fallowfields

NR323LG

The Glades

NR325DP

Camps Heath

NR323QU

Ice House Quay

NR323DX

Lavenham Way

NR323HJ

Mendip Road

NR323QA

Church Avenue

NR323AR

Elmhurst Avenue

NR324RU

Brampton Grove

NR323ER

Sands Lane

NR323HB

Sands Lane

NR324RG

Pound Farm Drive

NR324SQ

Gloucester Avenue

NR323LA

Whiskin Close

NR323EN

Cheviot Road

NR323FE

Bedingfield Road

NR323AE

Gorleston Road

NR323NB

Lothing Street

NR323FL

Lyncoln Drive

NR339NS

Dell Road

Data Sources

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