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NR32 2RE

Elizabeth Close

Harbour & Normanston

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Detailed insights for NR32 2RE

Overview

Postcode NR32 2RE is located in an urban city, within the Harbour & Normanston 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 average crime levels, with around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Normanston Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.7%
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 11,988 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Normanston & Oulton Broad East has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.7%

Approximately 33.7% 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 214 ft away from NR32 2RE.

Flood risk

No risk

Normanston & Oulton Broad East near NR32 2RE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR32 2RE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Oulton Broad North

N/A

Walking directions to Oulton Broad North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR32 2RE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNormanston ParkLargeWalking directions to Normanston Park

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
4,602 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.56(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.1(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.04(-5%)
Other theft
4.7(-14%)
Public order
4.7(-8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
94.98%
Other White
9
2.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.94%
Indian
1
0.31%
Pakistani
1
0.31%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.61%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
15.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
13.65%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.81%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
37.95%
Social rents from council
43
25.9%
Owns with a mortgage
25
15.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
12.05%
Other social rented
13
7.83%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Harbour & Normanston

Median price£153,000
Price per sq ft£171
Sales (last 12 months)154
Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £195K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £153,000 (about £171 per square foot) in Harbour & Normanston area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £17,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harbour & Normanston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£337,500£284
Semi-Detached17£190,000£196
Terraced120£145,000£162
Flats7£100,000£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harbour & Normanston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harbour & Normanston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£70,000£157,500£105,000
2017£185,000£95,000£155,000£107,750
2018£220,000£81,500£145,750£115,000
2019£262,500£83,750£167,750£117,500
2020£250,000£85,000£165,500£116,000
2021£240,000£86,000£186,250£130,000
2022£290,000£110,000£209,250£147,250
2023£320,000£110,500£182,500£142,500
2024£245,000£117,500£186,000£132,500
2025£220,000£100,000£177,500£146,500
2026£357,500£197,500£133,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harbour & Normanston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harbour & Normanston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£147£172£122
2017£207£143£161£119
2018£259£160£176£130
2019£224£140£187£132
2020£232£155£185£135
2021£284£111£200£154
2022£268£189£226£174
2023£262£154£212£171
2024£280£140£212£156
2025£269£160£194£165
2026£297£226£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harbour & Normanston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harbour & Normanston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR32 2RE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR32 2RE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jul 202519, Elizabeth Close, Lowestoft, NR32 2RESemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
28 Apr 20252, Elizabeth Close, Lowestoft, NR32 2REDetachedFreehold£205,000
01 Aug 2025167, Oulton Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
03 Nov 202511, Greenacre Crescent, Lowestoft, NR32 2RSDetachedFreehold£220,000
03 Mar 202512, Greenacre Crescent, Lowestoft, NR32 2RSDetachedFreehold£228,000

Schools

In the NR32 2RE postcode area, located within Normanston & Oulton Broad East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR32 2RE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWoods Loke Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableThe Ashley SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.6 miNot applicableInclude SuffolkOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR32 2RE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR32 2RE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOulton Road Premier143 Oulton Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4QSWalking directions to Oulton Road Premier
0.2 miOne Stop137 Oulton Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4QSWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miOulton Broad Convenience16 Snape Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 4SFWalking directions to Oulton Broad Convenience
0.4 miMorrisons Daily14 Gresham Avenue, Lowestoft, NR32 3DQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 2RE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Janet Elizabeth Craig

Harbour & Normanston - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Keith John Patience

Harbour & Normanston - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tess Gandy

Harbour & Normanston - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jess Asato

Lowestoft - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictEast SuffolkE07000244
Parliamentary ConstituencyLowestoftE14001344
ParishLowestoftE04012678
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Normanston & Oulton Broad EastE02006306
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Suffolk 005BE01030263
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR32 2RE

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

The area around NR32 2RE records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2RE?

The median sale price around NR32 2RE in Normanston & Oulton Broad East is £153,000 (about £171 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR32 2RE?

There are 12 schools close to NR32 2RE, including Woods Loke Primary School (Good), The Ashley School (Outstanding) and Include Suffolk (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR32 2RE?

The closest station to NR32 2RE is Oulton Broad North, about 1,289 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR32 2RE?

NR32 2RE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,988 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lowestoft covering NR32 2RE is Jess Asato (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Janet Elizabeth Craig (Labour Party), Keith John Patience (Labour Party) and Tess Gandy (Labour Party).

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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.