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NR32 3JW

Allington Smith Close

Oulton Broad

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Detailed insights for NR32 3JW

Overview

Postcode NR32 3JW is located in an urban city, within the Oulton Broad area of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Oulton area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oulton is £45,727 per year. The median sale price in Oulton Broad is £242,500 (around £277 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £205,000 and £296,125. The nearest station is Oulton Broad North, about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Oulton Community Centre Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Oulton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,921 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Oulton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Oulton is £45,727 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR32 3JW.

Flood risk

No risk

Oulton near NR32 3JW 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR32 3JW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miOulton Community Centre ParkSmallWalking directions to Oulton Community Centre Park

Area Profile

Population
500
Population density
847.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.41(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.39(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.08(-51%)
Burglary
1.85(-33%)
Other theft
1.23(-78%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
482
96.4%
Other White
11
2.2%
Irish
5
1%
African
1
0.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.2%
Total population: 500

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
94
22.49%
Level 3 (A level)
84
20.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
81
19.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
69
16.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 418

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
76
43.68%
Owns outright
63
36.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
12.07%
Social rents from council
9
5.17%
Shared ownership
3
1.72%
Total households: 174

Property prices in Oulton Broad

Median price: £242,500
Price per sq ft: £277
Sales (last 12 months): 186
Typical range (middle 50%): £205K – £296K

Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 (about £277 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
Detached86£285,000£300
Semi-Detached50£235,000£265
Terraced44£195,000£255
Flats6£125,000£181

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£297,000£133,000£227,500£203,000
2026£297,500£152,500£235,000£195,000
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£282£244
2026£287£179£254£264
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 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR32 3JW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR32 3JW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 20268, Union Lane, Lowestoft, NR32 3AXTerracedFreehold£212,500
25 Jul 202523, Union Lane, Lowestoft, NR32 3AXDetachedFreehold£375,000
13 Mar 202613, Northfield Close, Lowestoft, NR32 3AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£103,000
10 Jul 202636, Oulton Street, Lowestoft, NR32 3BBDetachedFreehold£175,000
17 Jul 202512, Oulton Street, Lowestoft, NR32 3BBDetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the NR32 3JW postcode area, located within Oulton, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for NR32 3JW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryThe Limes Primary AcademyFree schools
0.7 miSecondaryBenjamin Britten Academy of Music and MathematicsAcademy sponsor led
0.7 miPrimaryWoods Loke Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district.

Band A£1,557
Band B£1,816
Band C£2,075
Band D£2,335
Band E£2,854
Band F£3,372
Band G£3,891
Band H£4,670

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 3JW, 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
ParishOultonE04009507
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)OultonE02006304
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Suffolk 003AE01030266
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR32 3JW

Is NR32 3JW (Oulton) safe?

The area around NR32 3JW records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 3JW?

The median sale price around NR32 3JW in Oulton Broad is £242,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR32 3JW?

There are 3 schools close to NR32 3JW, including The Limes Primary Academy (Good), Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics (Good) and Woods Loke Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around NR32 3JW?

NR32 3JW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,921 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR32 3JW (Oulton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lowestoft covering NR32 3JW 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).

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