Mulberry Close Lowestoft, East Suffolk
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR33), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42502648.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £270,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (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 C; 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 South, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 17 to 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rosedale Surgery, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £174,990 | £174,990 | £174,990 |
| 2014 | 1 | £207,500 | £207,500 | £207,500 |
| 2012 | 2 | £208,250 | £200,000 | £216,500 |
| 2011 | 6 | £232,500 | £147,950 | £277,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2024 | 7 NR33 8PZ | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2018 | 7 NR33 8PZ | Semi-detached | £174,990 | |
| 16 Oct 2014 | 1 NR33 8PZ | Detached | £207,500 | |
| 21 Mar 2012 | 4 NR33 8PZ | Detached | £216,500 | |
| 21 Mar 2012 | 1 NR33 8PZ | Detached | £200,000 | New build. |
| 25 Nov 2011 | 2 NR33 8PZ | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2011 | 6 NR33 8PZ | Detached | £277,000 | New build. |
| 2 Aug 2011 | 5 NR33 8PZ | Detached | £262,000 | New build. |
| 18 Jul 2011 | 3 NR33 8PZ | Detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 16 Jun 2011 | 8 NR33 8PZ | Semi-detached | £147,950 | |
| 23 May 2011 | 7 NR33 8PZ | Semi-detached | £149,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); House, detached (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 2009 (5); 2007-2011 (2); 2008 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 C (42% of about 670 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)
- Tingdene Broadlands Marsh Road Oulton Broad Suffolk NR33 9JY: up to 4 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Broadlands Park Marsh Road Lowestoft NR33 9JY: up to 1 home, permissioned (580 m (0.4 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
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 9 addresses are between 17 m and 18 m above sea level (17 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR33 8PT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR33 8PZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oulton Broad South 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Oulton Broad North 137,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Lowestoft 468,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 24 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 56 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rowan Way Oulton Broad | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lowestoft | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Reedham Ferry South | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Pakefield Street Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 37.1 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 120 km (74 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rosedale Surgery | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Colosseum Dental (Avenue) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Lowestoft Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Lowestoft Police Station | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Whitton Food Market, Witton Estate | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,150 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,040 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Stradbroke Road Allotments 9,570 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Grove | Wood | 1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| White Cast Marshes | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Sprat's Water | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Oulton Broad | Tidal water | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Bloodmoor Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Pakefield Cliffs | Cliff or slope | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 390 m | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 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 |
| Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| East Point Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Phoenix St Peter Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dell Care Home NR33 9PL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2025 |
| The King Alfred NR33 8PB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| New World NR33 8PH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Tesco Express NR33 8QY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 May 2014 |
| The Flying Dutchman NR33 8QS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beverley Close (8); On or near Cotmer Road (5); On or near Conrad Road (2); On or near Rowan Way (2); On or near Chichester Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 64% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 46% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Rowan Way · Jellicoe Avenue · Beverley Close · Andrew Way · Avocet Close · Conrad Road · Chichester Drive · Plovers Way · Conrad Close · Harrier Drive · Fairfield Drive · Beccles Road
All the streets in 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.