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NR32 2QS

Lakeland Drive

Oulton Broad

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Detailed insights for NR32 2QS

Overview

Postcode NR32 2QS is located in an urban city, within the Oulton Broad ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Normanston & Oulton Broad East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Normanston & Oulton Broad East is £44,194 per year. The nearest station is Oulton Broad North, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Normanston Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Normanston & Oulton Broad East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,632 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Normanston & Oulton Broad East has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.1%

Approximately 15.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Normanston & Oulton Broad East is £44,194 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 156 ft away from NR32 2QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Normanston & Oulton Broad East near NR32 2QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oulton Broad North located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR32 2QS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Oulton Broad North

N/A

Walking directions to Oulton Broad North
0.9 mi

Oulton Broad South

N/A

Walking directions to Oulton Broad South

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR32 2QS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNormanston ParkLargeWalking directions to Normanston Park

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
3,283.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.17(+11%)
Vehicle crime
8.95(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.67(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.03(+11%)
Public order
3.2(-37%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
317
95.48%
Other White
4
1.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.9%
Irish
2
0.6%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
21.27%
Level 3 (A level)
57
21.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
20.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
16.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
13.81%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
33.09%
Owns with a mortgage
42
30.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
17.27%
Social rents from council
18
12.95%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.32%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Oulton Broad

Median price£247,750
Price per sq ft£287
Sales (last 12 months)164
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £301K

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £247,750 (about £287 per square foot) in Oulton Broad area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oulton Broad over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached75£285,000£306
Semi-Detached52£235,000£273
Terraced32£197,500£229
Flats5£105,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oulton Broad

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oulton Broad.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213,450£96,500£164,000£150,450
2017£227,995£106,500£174,000£154,995
2018£236,995£110,000£184,995£149,996
2019£250,000£100,000£189,000£155,000
2020£269,000£127,500£190,000£160,000
2021£272,000£130,000£200,000£173,000
2022£310,000£130,000£231,000£198,000
2023£306,250£125,000£243,500£190,000
2024£297,000£140,000£220,000£194,500
2025£300,000£133,000£230,000£203,000
2026£297,500£132,500£237,500£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oulton Broad.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oulton Broad.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£139£200£186
2017£221£189£203£180
2018£235£157£225£190
2019£253£164£232£177
2020£243£177£232£191
2021£257£166£235£207
2022£304£183£293£249
2023£295£190£276£226
2024£282£271£285£236
2025£303£199£286£242
2026£287£168£238£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oulton Broad.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oulton Broad in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR32 2QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR32 2QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202554, Lakeland Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 2QTDetachedFreehold£460,000
05 Dec 2025262, Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 2PSDetachedFreehold£277,000
06 Feb 2025300, Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 2PSDetachedFreehold£250,000
26 Feb 202528, Marlborough Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£171,500
22 Dec 202529, Marlborough Court, Lowestoft, NR32 3AUFlatsLeasehold£91,000

Schools

In the NR32 2QS postcode area, located within Normanston & Oulton Broad East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR32 2QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryWoods Loke Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryDell Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.8 miSecondaryEast Point AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR32 2QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR32 2QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis199 Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 2PYWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miOulton Broad Mini Market48 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3LRWalking directions to Oulton Broad Mini Market
0.4 miWinelodge Convenvenience52 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3LRWalking directions to Winelodge Convenvenience
0.4 miMorrisons Daily14 Gresham Avenue, Lowestoft, NR32 3DQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miLidlPeto Way, Lowestoft, NR32 2EDWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district (2025-26).

Band A£1,482
Band B£1,729
Band C£1,975
Band D£2,222
Band E£2,716
Band F£3,210
Band G£3,704
Band H£4,445

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NR32 2QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrée Marise Diana Gee

Oulton Broad - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Edward Nicholas Back

Oulton Broad - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Keith Gordon Robinson

Oulton Broad - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jess Asato

Lowestoft - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictEast SuffolkE07000244
Parliamentary ConstituencyLowestoftE14001344
WardOulton BroadE05012754
ParishOulton BroadE04012679
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Normanston & Oulton Broad EastE02006306
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Suffolk 005CE01030270
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR32 2QS

Is NR32 2QS (Normanston & Oulton Broad East) safe?

The area around NR32 2QS records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NR32 2QS?

The median sale price around NR32 2QS in Normanston & Oulton Broad East is £247,750 (about £287 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR32 2QS?

There are 7 schools close to NR32 2QS, including Woods Loke Primary School (Good), Dell Primary School (Good) and East Point Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR32 2QS?

The closest station to NR32 2QS is Oulton Broad North, about 411 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR32 2QS?

NR32 2QS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,632 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR32 2QS (Normanston & Oulton Broad East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lowestoft covering NR32 2QS is Jess Asato (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrée Marise Diana Gee (Conservative and Unionist Party), Edward Nicholas Back (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Keith Gordon Robinson (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.