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About

Oulton sits just north of the urban centre of Lowestoft, forming a distinct residential area within the wider parish of Oulton Broad. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of housing types, from post-war estates to more modern developments, set along quiet, leafy streets. Its proximity to the large inland water of Oulton Broad provides a focal point for local recreation and views, with several access points for boating and walking along its shores.

The area is served by local shops and schools, creating a self-contained community atmosphere. Oulton's historical identity is tied to the Broad and the surrounding marshland, with some older properties reflecting its past as a separate village. The parish church of St. Michael stands on a rise overlooking the water, its tower a local landmark. Direct access to the A146 provides a main road link towards Beccles and Norwich.

Area overview

On average Oulton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oulton is £45,727 per year. There are 2 schools in Oulton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Oulton is home to around 8,149 people, with a population density of about 2,509.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oulton Population
8,149
Population density
2,509.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.51(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.99(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.19(-50%)
Vehicle crime
2.95(-35%)
Burglary
2.58(-7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,839
96.22%
Other White
92
1.13%
Irish
44
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.38%
Other Asian
24
0.29%
Total population: 8,147

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,713
24.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,284
18.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,245
18.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,030
14.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
771
11.17%
Total 16+ residents: 6,903

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,793
48.83%
Owns with a mortgage
1,014
27.61%
Other social rented
370
10.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
339
9.23%
Social rents from council
96
2.61%
Total households: 3,672

Property prices in Oulton

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Oulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oulton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached60£287,500
Semi-Detached47£226,000
Terraced19£219,000

10 years median price trend in Oulton

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

All postcodes in Oulton

NR323BP

Stayngate Walk

NR323RH

Lothingland Close

NR324SE

Sotterley Road

NR323BY

Burgess Close

NR323EF

Kesgrave Drive

NR323EY

Sands Lane

NR323RA

Broad Fleet Close

NR324AR

Crestview Drive

NR324EJ

Belmont Gardens

NR324RG

Pound Farm Drive

NR324GN

Ambleside Gardens

NR323AB

Gorleston Road

NR323HF

Blackberry Way

NR323HL

Brendon Close

NR324EB

Hillcrest Drive

NR324GZ

Oulton Road

NR323HN

The Weald

NR323HY

Herivan Close

NR324RE

Cranworth Gardens

NR323QB

Cutler Road

NR324TN

Derwent Gardens

NR323BH

Hobart Close

NR323HP

The Trossachs

NR324EW

Crestview Drive

NR323DN

Woods Loke West

NR323EJ

Walberswick Way

NR323EL

Kirby Cane Walk

NR323EZ

Sands Lane

NR323HR

Houghton Drive

NR324RA

Stirling Close

NR324SJ

Farnham Close

NR324TS

Fastolf Close

NR323BA

Oulton Street

NR323HH

Cotswold Way

NR323QE

Whiting Road

NR324XN

Fallowfields

NR323JQ

Airey Close

NR325EB

Wood Lane

NR323BZ

Dunston Drive

NR324RQ

Pound Farm Drive

NR323AT

Hall Lane

NR323QY

Pritchard Close

NR323AX

Union Lane

NR323FF

Nursery Close

NR323JR

Kempshorne Close

NR324DR

Pebble Close

NR324EQ

Ferndale Avenue

NR324ER

Spashett Road

NR323DJ

Orford Drive

NR323FE

Bedingfield Road

NR323QX

Maplesden Close

NR323EQ

Monckton Avenue

NR324EP

Hilltop Green

NR323AJ

Gorleston Road

NR323BE

Mobbs Way

NR323BF

Farrer Drive

NR323HG

Millbank

NR324RW

Blakenham Close

NR323DS

Vallibus Close

NR323DZ

Claydon Drive

NR323DQ

Gresham Avenue

NR323HT

Sands Lane

NR324UP

Steeple View

NR323QH

Bloomsbury Close

NR324XR

Ennerdale Close

NR323DD

Higher Drive

NR324DJ

Spashett Road

NR324QU

Oulton Road

NR323BT

Marlborough Road

NR323EN

Cheviot Road

NR323FJ

Kearney Drive

NR323QA

Church Avenue

NR324TF

Elmore Gardens

NR325DJ

Hall Lane

NR323AZ

Meadow Road

NR323DG

The Drive

NR324EG

Ferndale Avenue

NR324NY

Bourne Road

NR323BG

Moleyns Close

NR324RF

Pound Farm Drive

NR324TQ

Patterdale Gardens

NR324TY

Eskdale Way

NR323BN

Mobbs Way

NR323QT

Cory Drive

NR324EL

Crestview Drive

NR323BB

Oulton Street

NR323JG

Herivan Gardens

NR324RB

Somerleyton Road

NR324SF

Snape Drive

NR324SG

Gloucester Avenue

NR324QZ

Oulton Road North

NR324RL

Amberley Court

NR323FG

Coppice Close

NR323HQ

Chiltern Crescent

NR324RY

Fritton Close

NR324TP

Magdalen Close

NR323FU

Swan Drive

NR324EH

Malvern Rise

NR324QY

Oulton Road North

NR323HD

Pennine Way

Data Sources

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