Postcode insights

NR33 8LB

Cowslip Crescent

Carlton & Whitton

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Detailed insights for NR33 8LB

Overview

Postcode NR33 8LB is located in an urban city, within the Carlton & Whitton ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Carlton Colville area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Carlton Colville is £54,476 per year. The nearest station is Oulton Broad South, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Carlton Colville has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,123 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Carlton Colville has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Carlton Colville is £54,476 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR33 8LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Carlton Colville near NR33 8LB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR33 8LB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Oulton Broad South

N/A

Walking directions to Oulton Broad South

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
6,630 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.51(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.04(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.95(+72%)
Burglary
5.15(+85%)
Public order
4.51(-12%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
95.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2%
Other White
4
1.33%
African
2
0.67%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.33%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
50
21.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
19.83%
No qualifications
44
18.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
16.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.66%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
36.43%
Owns with a mortgage
42
30%
Owns outright
37
26.43%
Other forms of private rent
7
5%
Other social rented
3
2.14%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Carlton & Whitton

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £300K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Carlton & Whitton area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Carlton & Whitton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£283,750£293
Semi-Detached32£213,750£268
Terraced18£187,750£243
Flats1£126,500£452

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Carlton & Whitton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carlton & Whitton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£141,500£130,000
2017£215,000£159,250£130,000
2018£250,000£172,500£139,000
2019£215,000£164,975£139,750
2020£245,000£181,250£142,500
2021£258,500£197,250£160,000
2022£310,000£216,000£181,125
2023£293,750£209,000£187,000
2024£275,000£220,000£195,000
2025£282,500£211,250£184,750
2026£258,000£215,000£186,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carlton & Whitton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carlton & Whitton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£174£177
2017£226£206£168
2018£237£214£186
2019£249£210£176
2020£255£230£217
2021£270£243£210
2022£307£274£254
2023£292£279£264
2024£290£259£243
2025£293£262£222
2026£311£253£271
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carlton & Whitton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Carlton & Whitton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR33 8LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR33 8LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 202576, Cowslip Crescent, Lowestoft, NR33 8LBTerracedFreehold£128,000
05 Dec 20255, Lucerne Close, Lowestoft, NR33 8RBTerracedFreehold£200,000
23 Feb 2026The Lodge, Grove Road North, Lowestoft, NR33 8HSDetachedFreehold£590,000
28 Feb 202516, Lily Way, Lowestoft, NR33 8NNTerracedFreehold£225,000
24 Mar 20257, Meadowsweet Close, Lowestoft, NR33 8RSDetachedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the NR33 8LB postcode area, located within Carlton Colville, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR33 8LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWarren SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

Special Measures

0.3 miPrimaryGrove Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryElm Tree Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR33 8LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR33 8LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food17,19 Ashburnham Way, Norwich, NR33 9EJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miTesco Express122 Beccles Road, Norwich, NR33 8QYWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jamie Myles Starling

Carlton & Whitton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jenny Ceresa

Carlton & Whitton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jess Asato

Lowestoft - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictEast SuffolkE07000244
Parliamentary ConstituencyLowestoftE14001344
WardCarlton & WhittonE05012738
ParishLowestoftE04012678
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Carlton ColvilleE02006310
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Suffolk 008AE01030234
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1983-07-01

Frequently asked questions about NR33 8LB

Is NR33 8LB (Carlton Colville) safe?

The area around NR33 8LB 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NR33 8LB?

The median sale price around NR33 8LB in Carlton Colville is £245,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR33 8LB?

There are 6 schools close to NR33 8LB, including Warren School (Special Measures), Grove Primary School (Good) and Elm Tree Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR33 8LB?

The closest station to NR33 8LB is Oulton Broad South, about 1,165 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR33 8LB?

NR33 8LB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,123 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR33 8LB (Carlton Colville) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lowestoft covering NR33 8LB is Jess Asato (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jamie Myles Starling (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jenny Ceresa (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.