Postcode insights

NR33 8RS

Meadowsweet Close

Carlton & Whitton

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Detailed insights for NR33 8RS

Overview

Postcode NR33 8RS 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 Oulton Broad West area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oulton Broad West is £50,888 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Oulton Broad West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,373 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Oulton Broad West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Oulton Broad West is £50,888 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Oulton Broad West near NR33 8RS 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 8RS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Oulton Broad South

N/A

Walking directions to Oulton Broad South

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
4,404.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.04(-49%)
Shoplifting
6.02(-12%)
Burglary
3.34(+20%)
Public order
2.67(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.67(-58%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
93.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.77%
Other White
4
1.42%
Chinese
3
1.06%
Roma
3
1.06%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
60
24.39%
No qualifications
52
21.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
21.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.57%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
50.42%
Owns with a mortgage
37
31.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.76%
Social rents from council
3
2.52%
Other social rented
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

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 8RS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR33 8RS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 20257, Meadowsweet Close, Lowestoft, NR33 8RSDetachedFreehold£380,000
05 Dec 20258, Old Farm Road, Lowestoft, NR33 8RRDetachedFreehold£350,000
23 Feb 2026The Lodge, Grove Road North, Lowestoft, NR33 8HSDetachedFreehold£590,000
11 Jun 202510, Kittiwake Close, Lowestoft, NR33 8PRDetachedFreehold£246,000
05 Sept 202566, Burnt Hill Way, Lowestoft, NR33 8PDDetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the NR33 8RS postcode area, located within Oulton Broad West, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR33 8RS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableWarren SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

Special Measures

0.3 miPrimaryGrove Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryElm Tree Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR33 8RS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 8RS, 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)Oulton Broad WestE02006307
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Suffolk 007BE01030235
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NR33 8RS

Is NR33 8RS (Oulton Broad West) safe?

The area around NR33 8RS 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, burglary and other theft.

What is the average house price near NR33 8RS?

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

What schools are near NR33 8RS?

There are 6 schools close to NR33 8RS, 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 8RS?

The closest station to NR33 8RS is Oulton Broad South, about 1,053 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR33 8RS?

NR33 8RS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,373 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR33 8RS (Oulton Broad West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lowestoft covering NR33 8RS 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.