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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

NR323HZ

Stafford Court

NR323BU

Marlborough Road

NR323FN

Dubordien Close

NR323GZ

Flixton View

NR323QN

Green Fleet Drive

NR324NX

Bourne Road

NR324RD

Somerleyton Road

NR323DU

Cavendish Close

NR323FH

Lime Avenue

NR324TW

Crestview Drive

NR323EP

Grampian Way

NR323HU

Sands Lane

NR323BD

Red House Close

NR323NG

South Leet Close

NR324DP

College Meadows

NR324QR

Oulton Road

NR323AH

Gorleston Road

NR323EU

Sands Lane

NR324RU

Brampton Grove

NR323FD

Lime Avenue

NR323QW

Fen Green Close

NR324EF

Ferndale Avenue

NR324JA

Haven Avenue

NR323BJ

Bloomsbury Close

NR323BX

Longden Avenue

NR323DW

Woods Loke West

NR323ED

Dedham Drive

NR323FQ

Sekynden Close

NR323QD

Cutler Road

NR323QR

Fuller Close

NR323QS

Lupton Close

NR324DH

Spashett Road

NR324EN

Clovelly Rise

NR324QP

Oulton Road

NR324RX

Darsham Vale

NR325DQ

Parkhill

NR323EB

Butley Drive

NR323EX

Sands Lane

NR323HE

Penny Lane

NR324FD

Coniston Walk

NR324RN

Tunstall Drive

NR324UF

Berkeley Gardens

NR323FR

Hobbs Close

NR324DS

Breckland Way

NR324HZ

Pembrooke Way

NR324PY

El Alamein Road

NR324UW

Ashness Close

NR325DH

Mobbs Cottages

NR323FP

Lambden Close

NR324EE

Sharon Drive

NR323BW

Hobart Way

NR323FT

Rydwar Close

NR323QQ

Hollydene Close

NR323RB

Hollowell Close

NR324UH

Pentland Walk

NR323AD

Gorleston Road

NR324RR

Holton Avenue

NR324RS

Holton Avenue

NR324UD

Windermere Park

NR323DH

Gresham Close

NR323DX

Lavenham Way

NR324SH

Gloucester Avenue

NR323FA

Wolsley Business Park

NR323QF

Birch Close

NR324EA

Hillcrest Drive

NR324SB

Thirlmere Walk

NR324SQ

Gloucester Avenue

NR323DL

Woods Loke West

NR323FL

Lyncoln Drive

NR323AE

Gorleston Road

NR323QG

Lime Avenue

NR324QL

Oulton Road North

NR324UA

Chatsworth Close

NR323DP

Woods Loke West

NR323DY

Claydon Drive

NR324QJ

Melrose Close

NR324RH

Glemsford Road

NR324TR

Akethorpe Way

NR324UN

Kirkstone Way

NR323EH

Woods Loke West

NR324UE

Culzean Gardens

NR324XL

Cumbria Way

NR323BQ

Lime Avenue

NR323JW

Allington Smith Close

NR323QP

Hunton Road

NR324RP

Kelsale Close

NR323AY

Northfield Close

NR323DB

Higher Drive

NR324RZ

Dunwich Way

NR324SL

Orwell Drive

NR324SW

Crestview Drive

NR323AL

Mobbs Way

NR323DE

Higher Drive

NR323HX

Sands Lane

NR323EA

Wenhaston Way

NR323HS

Sands Lane

NR324GW

Grasmere Drive

NR324SD

Worlingham Way

NR323AF

Gorleston Road

NR323EE

Hadleigh Drive

Data Sources

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