Postcode insights

NR33 0QL

Marine Parade

Kirkley & Pakefield

Interactive map showing NR33 0QL and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NR33 0QL

Overview

Postcode NR33 0QL 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 very high crime levels, with around 216.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
217
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 25 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 216.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.5%

Approximately 20.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from NR33 0QL.

Flood risk

High

Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley near NR33 0QL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lowestoft located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR33 0QL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Lowestoft

N/A

Walking directions to Lowestoft

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
211
Population density
1,842.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
96.37(+205%)
Criminal damage and arson
34.42(+442%)
Shoplifting
21.28(+211%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.65(+78%)
Other theft
20.65(+278%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
89.52%
Other White
12
5.71%
Chinese
3
1.43%
Indian
1
0.48%
Other Asian
1
0.48%
Total population: 210

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
31.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
20.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.71%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
12.25%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
105
67.31%
Other social rented
24
15.38%
Owns outright
16
10.26%
Social rents from council
8
5.13%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.28%
Total households: 156

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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR33 0QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR33 0QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026Flat 1, 28 - 29, Marine Parade, Lowestoft, NR33 0QLOtherFreehold£576,000
11 Mar 202549, London Road South, Lowestoft, NR33 0ASTerracedFreehold£238,750
27 Feb 202545, Marine Parade, Lowestoft, NR33 0QNTerracedFreehold£325,000
02 Jun 20255, Turners Cottages, Lowestoft, NR33 0PNTerracedFreehold£100,000
08 Apr 2025The Bridge House, Royal Plain, Lowestoft, NR33 0AGDetachedFreehold£416,083

Schools

In the NR33 0QL postcode area, located within Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR33 0QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryRed Oak Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miNot applicableNess Point SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryRoman Hill Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR33 0QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR33 0QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJ E Martin121 London Road South, Lowestoft, NR33 0AUWalking directions to J E Martin
0.3 miLondon Minimarket184 London Road South, Lowestoft, NR33 0BBWalking directions to London Minimarket
0.3 miPremier Express10 Suffolk Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1DZWalking directions to Premier Express
0.3 miAmigo Mini Market134 Bevan Street East, Lowestoft, NR32 2AQWalking directions to Amigo Mini Market
0.3 miV and A Stores39 London Road North, Lowestoft, NR32 1BHWalking directions to V and A Stores

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 0QL, 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 006DE01030258
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR33 0QL

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

The area around NR33 0QL records about 217 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 0QL?

The median sale price around NR33 0QL 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 0QL?

There are 9 schools close to NR33 0QL, including Red Oak Primary School (Good), Ness Point School (Good) and Roman Hill Primary School (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR33 0QL?

The closest station to NR33 0QL is Lowestoft, about 423 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR33 0QL?

NR33 0QL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lowestoft covering NR33 0QL 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.