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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

NR323HS

Sands Lane

NR325DJ

Hall Lane

NR323DW

Woods Loke West

NR324RH

Glemsford Road

NR323DU

Cavendish Close

NR323AT

Hall Lane

NR323HG

Millbank

NR323EE

Hadleigh Drive

NR323DN

Woods Loke West

NR323EW

Grampian Way

NR323HL

Brendon Close

NR323BA

Oulton Street

NR323ED

Dedham Drive

NR323FT

Rydwar Close

NR323FP

Lambden Close

NR324EE

Sharon Drive

NR324TS

Fastolf Close

NR323RA

Broad Fleet Close

NR323HU

Sands Lane

NR323JG

Herivan Gardens

NR323FF

Nursery Close

NR324SA

Lulworth Park

NR324EB

Hillcrest Drive

NR323AX

Union Lane

NR324EG

Ferndale Avenue

NR323BL

Parkhill

NR323FA

Wolsley Business Park

NR324RW

Blakenham Close

NR325EB

Wood Lane

NR324UW

Ashness Close

NR323FR

Hobbs Close

NR323DB

Higher Drive

NR324UN

Kirkstone Way

NR324SG

Gloucester Avenue

NR323EH

Woods Loke West

NR324QU

Oulton Road

NR324NX

Bourne Road

NR324RT

Roydon Way

NR324SL

Orwell Drive

NR324XL

Cumbria Way

NR324EN

Clovelly Rise

NR323DP

Woods Loke West

NR323FE

Bedingfield Road

NR324RD

Somerleyton Road

NR324TQ

Patterdale Gardens

NR323DL

Woods Loke West

NR323BN

Mobbs Way

NR323BE

Mobbs Way

NR323QW

Fen Green Close

NR323FH

Lime Avenue

NR324RL

Amberley Court

NR324RA

Stirling Close

NR323FG

Coppice Close

NR323AE

Gorleston Road

NR324QL

Oulton Road North

NR324RE

Cranworth Gardens

NR324QJ

Melrose Close

NR323EP

Grampian Way

NR323EA

Wenhaston Way

NR324RR

Holton Avenue

NR324EJ

Belmont Gardens

NR323QG

Lime Avenue

NR323AB

Gorleston Road

NR323AL

Mobbs Way

NR323DD

Higher Drive

NR324DR

Pebble Close

NR323FL

Lyncoln Drive

NR323JR

Kempshorne Close

NR323GZ

Flixton View

NR324DJ

Spashett Road

NR324RQ

Pound Farm Drive

NR323DJ

Orford Drive

NR324EH

Malvern Rise

NR324EA

Hillcrest Drive

NR324RU

Brampton Grove

NR323HN

The Weald

NR323BG

Moleyns Close

NR324AR

Crestview Drive

NR324TP

Magdalen Close

NR324NY

Bourne Road

NR323BZ

Dunston Drive

NR324SB

Thirlmere Walk

NR324UF

Berkeley Gardens

NR323HT

Sands Lane

NR325DH

Mobbs Cottages

NR323FD

Lime Avenue

NR324SF

Snape Drive

NR324UD

Windermere Park

NR324QX

Oulton Road

NR324EL

Crestview Drive

NR323RB

Hollowell Close

NR323QP

Hunton Road

NR323BQ

Lime Avenue

NR323BU

Marlborough Road

NR324QY

Oulton Road North

NR324RN

Tunstall Drive

NR323BX

Longden Avenue

NR324RY

Fritton Close

NR324SE

Sotterley Road

NR323FN

Dubordien Close

Data Sources

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