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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 38 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
38
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
20.37(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.87(-41%)
Vehicle crime
4.42(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.8(-40%)
Burglary
3.31(+19%)
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 144 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Oulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £435,000.

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
Terraced23£202,000
Detached66£285,000
Semi-Detached55£232,000

10 years median price trend in Oulton

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

All postcodes in Oulton

NR324ED

Hillcrest Gardens

NR325DQ

Parkhill

NR323FJ

Kearney Drive

NR324RS

Holton Avenue

NR323AY

Northfield Close

NR323HX

Sands Lane

NR324UP

Steeple View

NR323EN

Cheviot Road

NR323HP

The Trossachs

NR323DH

Gresham Close

NR324SD

Worlingham Way

NR324TR

Akethorpe Way

NR324RB

Somerleyton Road

NR324BW

Hollingsworth Road

NR324DP

College Meadows

NR323QF

Birch Close

NR324RJ

Sanders Close

NR324ER

Spashett Road

NR324TW

Crestview Drive

NR323HZ

Stafford Court

NR323HR

Houghton Drive

NR323DX

Lavenham Way

NR323QS

Lupton Close

NR323AD

Gorleston Road

NR324XF

Langdale Park

NR323BB

Oulton Street

NR323BT

Marlborough Road

NR323BP

Stayngate Walk

NR324RF

Pound Farm Drive

NR323DE

Higher Drive

NR323RH

Lothingland Close

NR323JW

Allington Smith Close

NR324QP

Oulton Road

NR324SJ

Farnham Close

NR323NG

South Leet Close

NR324QZ

Oulton Road North

NR324EF

Ferndale Avenue

NR323QB

Cutler Road

NR323HF

Blackberry Way

NR323BD

Red House Close

NR323HY

Herivan Close

NR323DY

Claydon Drive

NR323HQ

Chiltern Crescent

NR324GW

Grasmere Drive

NR324JA

Haven Avenue

NR324UA

Chatsworth Close

NR323QY

Pritchard Close

NR323QT

Cory Drive

NR324XR

Ennerdale Close

NR323FU

Swan Drive

NR323DZ

Claydon Drive

NR324RP

Kelsale Close

NR323QR

Fuller Close

NR323QX

Maplesden Close

NR323QE

Whiting Road

NR323QH

Bloomsbury Close

NR324XN

Fallowfields

NR323EL

Kirby Cane Walk

NR323QA

Church Avenue

NR324SQ

Gloucester Avenue

NR323DS

Vallibus Close

NR323BJ

Bloomsbury Close

NR323AH

Gorleston Road

NR323EZ

Sands Lane

NR324WQ

Fallowfields

NR323HD

Pennine Way

NR323HE

Penny Lane

NR324QR

Oulton Road

NR324PY

El Alamein Road

NR324RG

Pound Farm Drive

NR323EQ

Monckton Avenue

NR323EB

Butley Drive

NR323DQ

Gresham Avenue

NR324DS

Breckland Way

NR323FQ

Sekynden Close

NR324FD

Coniston Walk

NR324UH

Pentland Walk

NR324EP

Hilltop Green

NR323QD

Cutler Road

NR323HH

Cotswold Way

NR324TY

Eskdale Way

NR323HW

Cambrian Crescent

NR324TF

Elmore Gardens

NR323EJ

Walberswick Way

NR324UE

Culzean Gardens

NR323EU

Sands Lane

NR323JQ

Airey Close

NR323EF

Kesgrave Drive

NR323BY

Burgess Close

NR323BH

Hobart Close

NR324SN

Foxborough Road

NR323BF

Farrer Drive

NR323AJ

Gorleston Road

NR323BW

Hobart Way

NR323EX

Sands Lane

NR324SH

Gloucester Avenue

NR324GZ

Oulton Road

NR324GN

Ambleside Gardens

NR323AN

Bloomsbury Close

NR323AF

Gorleston Road

Data Sources

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