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NR32

LOWESTOFT

Norfolk, East Of England, England

NR32 covers LOWESTOFT in Norfolk, East Of England.

Avg price £241,073
1yr change ▲ 3.8%
Crime 32% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£241,073

▲ 3.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

16% below national avg

Crime Rate

55.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

32% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

375 Mbps

Property Prices in NR32

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NR32 is £241,073, which is 32% below the Norfolk average of £352,657.

Properties in NR32 cost 16.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NR32 have risen 3.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £339,251 552
Semi-detached £235,842 365
Terraced £160,710 699
Flat £115,723 74
All types £241,073 1773

5-Year Price History

£232K £236K £241K £246K £250K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NR32

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 55.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NR32 has a crime rate well 32% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
25.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
6.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
6.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NR32

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NR32 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Oulton Broad Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
East Coast College Post-16 Not inspected mi
Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office Other Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

20,486

Population

41

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
66.0%
Private rent
21.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NR32 are 375.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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375.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NR32 is collected by East Suffolk. The Band D rate is £2,019/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NR32 — LOWESTOFT

Area Summary

NR32 (LOWESTOFT) offers affordable property prices (£241,073, 16% below national average), low crime (32% below national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (375 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NR32 LOWESTOFT

What is the average house price in NR32 LOWESTOFT?
The average house price in NR32 (LOWESTOFT) is £241,073, based on 1773 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 16% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.8% over the past year.
Is NR32 LOWESTOFT a safe area to live?
Crime in NR32 is significantly below the national average (55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NR32 LOWESTOFT?
The population of NR32 (LOWESTOFT) is approximately 20,486 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 41 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 21% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in NR32?
The average broadband download speed in NR32 is 375 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NR32 LOWESTOFT?
There are 19 schools in or near NR32. 26% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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