Compass Street Lowestoft, East Suffolk
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR32), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42500501.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 8).
- 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 Lowestoft, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alexandra & Crestview Surgeries, about 380 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 267 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 2007-2011 (8); 2012 onwards (2); 2013 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 A (91% of about 1,170 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, North Lowestoft (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 8.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 41 AND 42, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 43 AND 44, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 45, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 46, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 47, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 48, HIGH STREET, grade II
- CROWN HOUSE INCLUDING RAILINGS TO STEPS AND STREET FRONTAGE, grade II
- Town Hall, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 85-86 High Street Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1XN: up to 4 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Former Lowestoft Hospital Tennyson Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1PT: up to 45 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 119 -125 London Road North Lowestoft NR32 1LZ: up to 21 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 45 London Road North Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1BH: up to 3 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 127 - 128 Bevan Street East Lowestoft Suffolk: up to 6 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Suffolk House London Road North Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1BH: up to 8 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 17 August 2026: ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 17 August 2026 to 26 August 2026: UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
- 28 July 2026 to 19 August 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 21 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR32 1AD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR32 1HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lowestoft 468,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Oulton Broad North 137,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Oulton Broad South 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manor Court Lowestoft | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lowestoft | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 38.6 km (24 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 124 km (77 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alexandra & Crestview Surgeries | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alexandra Road Pharmacy | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whapload Road (Dental Surgery) | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Lowestoft Hospital | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Lowestoft Police Station | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Jubilee Cashzone | 120 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.0 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Denes Recreation Ground 3.5 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 36, High Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 90 m north-east. 60 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 36, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 90 m north-east |
| Belle Vue Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 600 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft Ness | Wetland | 520 m (0.3 miles) east |
| North Beach | Beach | 930 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Lowestoft Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Leathes' Ham | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Foxburrow Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Holly Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 19 |
9 of the street's 19 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 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 |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Coast College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Poplars Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 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 |
| Ormiston Denes Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 900 m (0.6 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 |
| Roman Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Sid's Zero Waste Store & Coffee Corner NR32 1HZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 4 Good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Royal Falcon Hotel NR32 1HY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2015 |
| Golden Phoenix NR32 1HY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Sgt Peppers Restaurant NR32 1HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| LCS Mini Market NR32 1HR | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Scribbles Day Nursery Seashore NR32 1JH | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Trinity Church Playgroup NR32 1HU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 4 Good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Trinity Methodist Church Community Cafe NR32 1HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Lowestoft Tandoori NR32 1HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Jubilee Londis Lowestoft NR32 1HU | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Tuck Trucks Tuck Shop NR32 1HR | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2019 |
| GGs Wine Bar NR32 1JY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| MarkG NR32 1HP | Other catering premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| The Mayfly NR32 1XN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Richardsons Family Entertainment Centre NR32 1UL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (28); On or near Albany Road (27); On or near White Horse Street (26); On or near Dukes Head Street (24); On or near Elim Terrace (23).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 18% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 30% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Nearby streets
Mariners Street · Crown Street East · White Horse Street · Albany Road · Dove Street · Jubilee Way · Gun Lane · Chapel Street · Camden Street · Crown Score · Dukes Head Street · Crown Street West
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.