Barnards Way Lowestoft, East Suffolk
75 addresses across 19 postcodes (NR32,NR33), about 510 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 42502519.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in East Suffolk costs £2,335 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Oulton Broad North, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Normanston Park, is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 75 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bridge Road Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 910 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 109 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in East Suffolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,335 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,557 | £1,816 | £2,075 | £2,335 | £2,854 | £3,372 | £3,891 | £4,670 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (62% of about 1,440 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Brooke Business Park Lowestoft Suffolk: up to 850 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Part Former Jeld Wen site Lowestoft Suffolk: up to 300 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Sanyo site Lowestoft Suffolk: up to 650 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR32 2HD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NR32 2HF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NR32 2EP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR32 2HL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR32 9GD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR32 2ED | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NR32 2ER | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR32 2HJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR32 9BS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR32 9DQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR32 9ET | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR32 9FP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR32 9GT | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| NR32 9GX | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| NR32 9HJ | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| NR32 9HS | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| NR32 9HT | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| NR32 9HU | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| NR33 0PY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 75 addresses are between 4 m and 9 m above sea level (6 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR32 2ED | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR32 2EP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR32 2ER | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR32 2HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR32 2HF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR32 2HJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR32 2HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oulton Broad North 137,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Lowestoft 468,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Oulton Broad South 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Quay Retail Park Lowestoft | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lowestoft | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Lowestoft Station Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 60 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 37.6 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 122 km (76 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridge Road Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Holly Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Colosseum Dental (Williams) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Lowestoft Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Lowestoft Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Lowestoft Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Normanston Park 16 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,700 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barnard's Meadow 2.4 ha | 90 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Belle Vue Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Leathes' Ham | Lake or reservoir | 370 m west |
| Lake Lothing | Tidal water | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Kirkley Cliffs | Cliff or slope | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Ness Point | Wetland | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Annabel's Spinney | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Holly Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 66 | 74 |
9 of the street's 75 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for East Suffolk: see them on the East Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| East Coast College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| East Point Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woods Loke Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Red Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Phoenix St Peter Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Poplars Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Dell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ormiston Denes Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Limes Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Maxx NR32 2ED | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Lidl NR32 2ED | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jun 2017 |
| Argos NR32 2ED | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 31 May 2012 |
| Bannatynes Health Club NR32 2ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| MWM Morrison Supermarkets Limited NR32 2ED | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 4 Good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland NR32 2ED | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2016 |
| Home Bargains NR32 2ED | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Urban Burger By Porky's Pit NR32 2ED | Mobile caterer | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Subway NR32 2ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Salt & Pepper NR32 2ED | Mobile caterer | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Burger King NR32 2ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Superdrug Stores Plc NR32 2ED | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| EA Lowestoft Gymnastics NR32 2EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Currys NR32 2ED | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Jester's Diner NR32 2QB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 69 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (71); On or near Barnards Way (20); On or near North Quay Retail Park (14); On or near Quay View Business Park (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NR32 2HD: 22 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- NR32 2HF: 22 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- NR32 2EP: 12 addresses
- NR32 2HL: 3 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- NR32 9GD: 2 addresses
- NR32 2ED: 1 address of 44 in the postcode
- NR32 2ER: 1 address
- NR32 2HJ: 1 address of 31 in the postcode
- NR32 9BS: 1 address
- NR32 9DQ: 1 address
- NR32 9ET: 1 address
- NR32 9FP: 1 address
- NR32 9GT: 1 address
- NR32 9GX: 1 address
- NR32 9HJ: 1 address
- NR32 9HS: 1 address
- NR32 9HT: 1 address
- NR32 9HU: 1 address
- NR33 0PY: 1 address
Nearby streets
North Quay Retail Park · Peto Way · Fieldview Drive · Essex Road · Robin Hill · South View Close · Norfolk Street · Eastern Way · Princes Walk · Drake's Heath · Kent Road
All the streets in NR32, NR33 and across East Suffolk.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.