Brendon Close Lowestoft, East Suffolk
18 addresses across 3 postcodes (NR32), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42500356.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £205,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 9).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 B; 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 810 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bond's Meadow, is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 6 to 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bridge Road Surgery, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 920 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £172,500 | £172,500 | £172,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £144,500 | £144,500 | £144,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £124,995 | £124,995 | £124,995 |
| 2003 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £93,995 | £91,000 | £121,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 5 NR32 3HL | Detached | £185,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 May 2021 | 6 NR32 3HL | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2018 | 10 NR32 3HL | Semi-detached | £172,500 | |
| 6 Sep 2017 | 9 NR32 3HL | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2012 | 12 NR32 3HL | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2010 | 1 NR32 3HL | Detached | £168,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2009 | 5 NR32 3HL | Detached | £138,000 | |
| 6 May 2008 | 10 NR32 3HL | Semi-detached | £153,000 | |
| 29 May 2007 | 17 NR32 3HL | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2006 | 6 NR32 3HL | Detached | £144,500 | |
| 12 Feb 2004 | 7 NR32 3HL | Detached | £124,995 | |
| 4 Dec 2003 | 5 NR32 3HL | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2002 | 17 NR32 3HL | Detached | £121,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2002 | 8 NR32 3HL | Semi-detached | £91,000 | |
| 31 May 2002 | 5 NR32 3HL | Detached | £93,995 | |
| 12 Oct 2001 | 11 NR32 3HL | Semi-detached | £71,995 | |
| 18 Jul 2001 | 8 NR32 3HL | Semi-detached | £79,995 | |
| 6 Jun 2001 | 16 NR32 3HL | Semi-detached | £71,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2000 | 8 NR32 3HL | Semi-detached | £59,000 | |
| 14 Dec 1998 | 8 NR32 3HL | Semi-detached | £57,995 | |
| 1 Jul 1998 | 12 NR32 3HL | Semi-detached | £52,000 | |
| 29 Sep 1997 | 4 NR32 3HL | Detached | £19,500 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, semi-detached (3); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1976-1982 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (40% of about 1,170 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)
- Pegasus Marine Caldecott Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3PH: up to 76 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Former Pegasus/Hamptons Site, Coldecott Road, Oulton Broad, Suffolk: up to 76 homes, permissioned (900 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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 6 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 3HL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR32 3HJ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 6 | unlikely |
| NR32 3HW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 6 m and 8 m above sea level (7 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR32 3HJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR32 3HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR32 3HW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oulton Broad North 137,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Oulton Broad South 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Lowestoft 468,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mendip Road Oulton | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lowestoft | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Reedham Ferry South | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Lowestoft Station Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 36.1 km (22 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 121 km (75 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridge Road Surgery | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Holly Pharmacy | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oulton Village Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Lowestoft Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Lowestoft Police Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Lowestoft Cashzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bond's Meadow 6.1 ha | 190 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 800 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 9.6 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Andrew's Church (remains of), a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1 mile) north. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church (remains of) | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Belle Vue Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Annabel's Spinney | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Leathes' Ham | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Holly Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Lake Lothing | Tidal water | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Oulton Marsh | Wetland | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Lowestoft Cliff | Cliff or slope | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oulton Broad Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Woods Loke Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushells Bakery @ The Hatch NR32 3BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Moo's Cakes NR32 3AL | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Booker NR32 3AL | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2012 |
| Neuro Blume Ltd NR32 3QY | Manufacturers/packers | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| United Response NR32 3QL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2010 |
| One Stop Stores Limited NR32 3HS | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Apr 2013 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Maplesden Close (3); On or near The Weald (3); On or near Brendon Close (2); On or near Sands Lane (1); On or near Mendip Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 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 | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 3HL: 16 addresses
- NR32 3HJ: 1 address of 27 in the postcode
- NR32 3HW: 1 address of 61 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Mendip Road · The Weald · Cotswold Way · Cambrian Crescent · Sands Lane · Maplesden Close · Maplesden Close · Cory Drive · Mobbs Way · Pennine Way · Lupton Close · The Trossachs
All the streets in NR32 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.