Postcode insights

NR33 7HZ

Kirkley & Pakefield

East Suffolk

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Detailed insights for NR33 7HZ

Overview

Postcode NR33 7HZ 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 Pakefield North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pakefield North is £38,751 per year. The nearest station is Oulton Broad South, about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Pakefield Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
55%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Pakefield North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,430 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Pakefield North has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55%

Approximately 55.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Pakefield North is £38,751 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR33 7HZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Pakefield North near NR33 7HZ 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 South located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR33 7HZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPakefield ParkLargeWalking directions to Pakefield Park

Area Profile

Population
181
Population density
1,440.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.13(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.32(+110%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.49(+8%)
Other crime
3.33(+70%)
Other theft
3.33(-39%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
97.24%
Other White
3
1.66%
Other Asian
1
0.55%
Irish
1
0.55%
Total population: 181

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
46
26.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
22.22%
Level 3 (A level)
24
14.04%
Apprenticeship
20
11.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 171

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
58
53.21%
Owns outright
33
30.28%
Owns with a mortgage
12
11.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.75%
Social rents from council
2
1.83%
Total households: 109

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 7HZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR33 7HZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 2026635, London Road South, Lowestoft, NR33 0PASemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
09 Jan 202617, London Road Pakefield, Lowestoft, NR33 7AATerracedFreehold£190,000
28 Oct 202567, Stradbroke Road, Lowestoft, NR33 7HNTerracedFreehold£147,500
14 Feb 202563, Stradbroke Road, Lowestoft, NR33 7HNTerracedFreehold£145,000
17 Dec 202516, Wellington Road, Lowestoft, NR33 7ALTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the NR33 7HZ postcode area, located within Pakefield North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR33 7HZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryPakefield High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPakefield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWestwood Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR33 7HZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR33 7HZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Co-operative FoodLondon Road Pakefield, Lowestoft, NR33 7AFWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miPakefield ConveniencePakefield Street, Lowestoft, NR33 0JTWalking directions to Pakefield Convenience
0.4 miMorton Convenience7 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JQWalking directions to Morton Convenience

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 7HZ, 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)Pakefield NorthE02006309
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Suffolk 009BE01030274
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR33 7HZ

Is NR33 7HZ (Pakefield North) safe?

The area around NR33 7HZ records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 NR33 7HZ?

The median sale price around NR33 7HZ in Pakefield North is £210,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR33 7HZ?

There are 8 schools close to NR33 7HZ, including Pakefield High School (Good), Pakefield Primary School (Good) and Westwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NR33 7HZ?

NR33 7HZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,430 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR33 7HZ (Pakefield North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lowestoft covering NR33 7HZ 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.