Normandy Road Lowestoft, East Suffolk
41 addresses across 3 postcodes (NR32), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42501082.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £188,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (C: 20, D: 6, F: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 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 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Great Eastern Linear Park, is about 780 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is High Street Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 860 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 162 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £188,500 | £188,500 | £188,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £113,000 | £113,000 | £113,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £94,250 | £78,000 | £110,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £106,000 | £105,000 | £116,995 |
| 2004 | 1 | £73,500 | £73,500 | £73,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £79,995 | £79,995 | £79,995 |
| 2002 | 1 | £59,999 | £59,999 | £59,999 |
| 2000 | 1 | £38,000 | £38,000 | £38,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £28,000 | £28,000 | £28,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £22,950 | £22,950 | £22,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | 26 NR32 4BU | Terraced | £188,500 | |
| 20 Jun 2013 | 26 NR32 4BU | Terraced | £113,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2011 | 36 NR32 4BU | Terraced | £78,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2011 | 40 NR32 4BU | Terraced | £110,500 | |
| 6 Jul 2007 | 29 NR32 4BT | Terraced | £118,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2006 | 26 NR32 4BU | Terraced | £116,995 | |
| 17 Oct 2006 | 25 NR32 4BT | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2006 | 40 NR32 4BU | Terraced | £106,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2004 | 12 NR32 4BU | Terraced | £73,500 | |
| 4 Jun 2003 | 26 NR32 4BU | Terraced | £79,995 | |
| 14 Jun 2002 | 8 NR32 4BU | Terraced | £59,999 | |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 31 NR32 4BT | Terraced | £38,000 | |
| 29 May 1997 | 31 NR32 4BT | Terraced | £28,000 | |
| 20 Jun 1995 | 36 NR32 4BU | Terraced | £22,950 |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (13); House, end-terrace (13); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (17); 1967-1975 (8); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (19); owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (2).
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 (80% of about 1,140 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.
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, 1 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 4BU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR32 4BT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR32 4DG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 26 m and 28 m above sea level (27 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR32 4BT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR32 4BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR32 4DG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lowestoft 468,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Oulton Broad North 137,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Oulton Broad South 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 63 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Normandy Road Gunton | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lowestoft | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Reedham Ferry South | 14.7 km (9.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Lowestoft Station Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest E.ON Drive Public Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 37.1 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 123 km (76 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest High Street Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest F P Cross LTD | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Lowestoft Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Lowestoft Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Village Rise Supermarket, Weston Road Cashzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Great Eastern Linear Park 4.3 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,390 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Margaret, a listed building (Grade I), 640 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Margaret | Listed building, Grade I | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Belle Vue Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Foxburrow Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Lowestoft Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| North Beach | Beach | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Leathes' Ham | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Lowestoft Ness | Wetland | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Holly Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 38 | 41 |
3 of the street's 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplars Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 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 | 710 m (0.4 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 |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics | Secondary | 11–16 | 750 m (0.5 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 |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 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 |
| Gunton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woods Loke Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Coast College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Roman Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| The Limes Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco NR32 4AZ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Mencap NR32 4UG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Hollingsworth Store NR32 4AT | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Bushells NR32 4AT | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Halls Quality Butchers Ltd NR32 4AT | Retailers - other | 250 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Gunton Fish Shop NR32 4AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| St Benedicts Pre-School NR32 4AX | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Kitchen At The Ashley School NR32 4EU | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2024 |
| The Laurels Care Home NR32 4AQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Godetia Court (35); On or near Hollingsworth Road (23); On or near Mylodon Road (23); On or near Telesia Court (21); On or near Spashett Road (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 54% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
- NR32 4BU: 22 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- NR32 4BT: 18 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- NR32 4DG: 1 address of 44 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hopelyn Close · Godetia Court · Crisp Close · Castleton Close · Telesia Court · Mountbatten Road · Oulton Road · Spashett Road · Montgomery Avenue · Westhall Road · Minos Road · Mylodon Road
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.