Postcode insights

NR33 0BU

Rectory Road

Kirkley & Pakefield

Interactive map showing NR33 0BU and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NR33 0BU

Overview

Postcode NR33 0BU is located in an urban city, within the Kirkley & Pakefield ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley is £36,808 per year. The nearest station is Lowestoft, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kirkley Fen Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,848 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.6%

Approximately 27.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley is £36,808 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR33 0BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley near NR33 0BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lowestoft located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR33 0BU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Lowestoft

N/A

Walking directions to Lowestoft

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR33 0BU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKirkley Fen ParkMediumWalking directions to Kirkley Fen Park
0.2 miKensington GardensSmallWalking directions to Kensington Gardens

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
2,179.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.49(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.87(+87%)
Public order
4.62(-10%)
Other theft
3.96(-28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
92.81%
Other White
10
3.12%
Irish
6
1.88%
African
1
0.31%
Caribbean
1
0.31%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
99
33.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
73
24.5%
Level 3 (A level)
43
14.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.72%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
29.66%
Owns outright
39
26.9%
Other social rented
38
26.21%
Owns with a mortgage
21
14.48%
Social rents from council
2
1.38%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Kirkley & Pakefield

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)149
Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £260K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Kirkley & Pakefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkley & Pakefield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£260,000£306
Semi-Detached44£224,500£266
Terraced69£180,000£195
Flats9£150,000£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kirkley & Pakefield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkley & Pakefield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£117,500£160,000£124,500
2017£254,000£150,000£164,000£125,000
2018£231,500£165,000£175,000£143,500
2019£239,000£140,000£188,000£142,625
2020£230,000£98,500£180,000£154,000
2021£274,000£142,750£200,000£165,000
2022£300,000£145,000£235,000£180,000
2023£265,000£155,000£234,000£177,500
2024£255,000£160,000£228,750£167,525
2025£270,000£150,000£215,000£171,000
2026£261,500£150,000£235,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkley & Pakefield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkley & Pakefield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£161£191£129
2017£234£219£183£141
2018£231£253£198£146
2019£219£243£219£152
2020£252£174£205£158
2021£272£228£230£168
2022£320£203£275£192
2023£323£240£239£203
2024£262£168£251£193
2025£311£196£261£193
2026£286£188£270£202
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkley & Pakefield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kirkley & Pakefield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR33 0BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR33 0BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Mar 2025Flat 1, Lancing Court, Rectory Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0BUFlatsLeasehold£210,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 15, Kingswear Court, Rectory Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0ARFlatsLeasehold£150,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 22, Kingswear Court, Kirkley Cliff Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0BFFlatsLeasehold£268,000
14 Jan 20261, Old School Court, Lowestoft, NR33 0DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
01 May 2026Flat 7, Banner Court, Kirkley Cliff Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0DBFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the NR33 0BU postcode area, located within Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR33 0BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryPhoenix St Peter AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryRed Oak Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR33 0BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR33 0BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop104-106 Carlton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0RTWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miMorton Convenience7 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JQWalking directions to Morton Convenience
0.3 miYoung's Convenience Store82-84 Beaconsfield Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0RHWalking directions to Young's Convenience Store
0.3 miYour Local Mini Market241 London Road South, Lowestoft, NR33 0DSWalking directions to Your Local Mini Market
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food233-239 London Road South, Lowestoft, NR33 0DSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 NR33 0BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Louise Jane Gooch

Kirkley & Pakefield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Malcolm Pitchers

Kirkley & Pakefield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Peter Allen Byatt

Kirkley & Pakefield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jess Asato

Lowestoft - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictEast SuffolkE07000244
Parliamentary ConstituencyLowestoftE14001344
WardKirkley & PakefieldE05012749
ParishLowestoftE04012678
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lowestoft Harbour & KirkleyE02006308
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Suffolk 006CE01030256
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR33 0BU

Is NR33 0BU (Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley) safe?

The area around NR33 0BU records about 65 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NR33 0BU?

The median sale price around NR33 0BU in Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley is £210,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR33 0BU?

There are 7 schools close to NR33 0BU, including St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), Phoenix St Peter Academy (Requires improvement) and Red Oak Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR33 0BU?

The closest station to NR33 0BU is Lowestoft, about 1,469 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR33 0BU?

NR33 0BU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,848 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR33 0BU (Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lowestoft covering NR33 0BU is Jess Asato (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Louise Jane Gooch (Labour Party), Malcolm Pitchers (Labour Party) and Peter Allen Byatt (Labour 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.