Postcode insights

NR32 3RB

Hollowell Close

Oulton Broad

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Detailed insights for NR32 3RB

Overview

Postcode NR32 3RB 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 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 nearest station is Oulton Broad North, about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 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
8.8%
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 12,754 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% 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

8.8%

Approximately 8.8% 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 3RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Oulton near NR32 3RB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR32 3RB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Oulton Broad North

N/A

Walking directions to Oulton Broad North

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
1,303.2 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
323
95.85%
Other White
10
2.97%
Irish
2
0.59%
Other Asian
1
0.3%
Other
1
0.3%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
23.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
20.69%
Level 3 (A level)
59
20.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
15.86%
Apprenticeship
23
7.93%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
45%
Owns with a mortgage
52
32.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
12.5%
Other social rented
14
8.75%
Shared ownership
2
1.25%
Total households: 160

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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR32 3RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR32 3RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Feb 20261, Hollowell Close, Lowestoft, NR32 3RBSemi-DetachedFreehold£338,000
30 Sept 202519, Broad Fleet Close, Lowestoft, NR32 3RASemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
29 Aug 20258, Houghton Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 3HRDetachedFreehold£270,000
03 Jun 202521, Houghton Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 3HRDetachedFreehold£340,000
22 Oct 202552, Dunston Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 3BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£212,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR32 3RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Limes Primary AcademyFree schools

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWoods Loke Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miSecondaryBenjamin Britten Academy of Music and MathematicsAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 3RB, 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 Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NR32 3RB

Is NR32 3RB (Oulton) safe?

The area around NR32 3RB 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near NR32 3RB?

The median sale price around NR32 3RB in Oulton is £247,750 (about £287 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR32 3RB?

There are 4 schools close to NR32 3RB, including The Limes Primary Academy (Good), Woods Loke Primary School (Good) and Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR32 3RB?

The closest station to NR32 3RB is Oulton Broad North, about 1,524 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR32 3RB?

NR32 3RB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,754 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lowestoft covering NR32 3RB 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.