Postcode insights

NR32 3LQ

Oulton Broad

East Suffolk

England / East of England / East Suffolk / Normanston & Oulton Broad East / Oulton Broad / NR32 3LQ

Overview

Postcode NR32 3LQ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Normanston & Oulton Broad East is £34,200 per year. The nearest station is Oulton Broad North located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Nicholas Everitt Park.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

3.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Flood Risk

High

Noise Level

High

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

5/10

Normanston & Oulton Broad East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% 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 of residents in Normanston & Oulton Broad East is £34,200 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from NR32 3LQ.

Flood risk

High

Normanston & Oulton Broad East near NR32 3LQ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oulton Broad North located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Distance	Name	Lines
0.2 mi	Oulton Broad North	N/A
0.5 mi	Oulton Broad South	N/A

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.3 mi	Nicholas Everitt Park	Medium

Area Profile

Population

324

Population density

2,176.8 per km²

Demographics

British

280

86.15%

Other White

2.46%

Chinese

2.15%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.85%

Other Asian

1.54%

Total population: 325

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

42.76%

Owns outright

26.9%

Owns with a mortgage

23.45%

Other forms of private rent

3.45%

Other social rented

2.07%

Total households: 145

Property prices in Oulton Broad

Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £239,500 in Oulton Broad area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £750,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	68	£305,000	£199,575	£256,500	£350,000	£448,000
Flats	6	£136,500	£122,500	£130,750	£140,000	£320,000
Semi-Detached	69	£230,000	£172,900	£205,000	£265,000	£321,800
Terraced	33	£204,000	£143,600	£180,000	£229,500	£272,000

10 years price trend in Oulton Broad

Schools

In the NR32 3LQ postcode area, located within Normanston & Oulton Broad East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.4 mi	Primary	Dell Primary School	Academy sponsor led	Good
0.7 mi	Primary	Oulton Broad Primary School	Community school	Outstanding
0.8 mi	Secondary	East Point Academy	Academy sponsor led	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Winelodge Convenvenience	52 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3LR
0.1 mi	Oulton Broad Mini Market	48 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3LR
0.2 mi	Londis	Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 2PY
0.3 mi	Oli Convenience	123 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR33 9JU
0.4 mi	Family Shopper	253 Victoria Road, Lowestoft, NR33 9LP

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Wolf Inn	105-107 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3LN
0.2 mi	The Commodore	15 Commodore Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3NE
0.2 mi	Broadview Wine Bar	116-118 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR33 9JT
0.2 mi	The Lady of the Lake	124 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR33 9JT
0.2 mi	The Waveney	132-134 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR33 9JT

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	China Garden	50 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3LR
0.1 mi	Manhattan	38 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3LR
0.2 mi	Labone	2 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3LP
0.2 mi	Flames	120 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR33 9JT
0.2 mi	Shish	122 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR33 9JT

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Hayden Central Pharmacy	Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3LL
0.2 mi	Holly Pharmacy	1b Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3LJ
0.3 mi	Victoria Pharmacy	82 Victoria Road, Lowestoft, NR33 9LU