Tower Road Lowestoft, East Suffolk
37 addresses across 3 postcodes (NR33), about 570 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 42500211.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 1998 the median was £185,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 South, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 16 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 28 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Andaman Surgery, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 105 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2021 | 7 NR33 7NG | Other | £4,494,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Aug 2019 | UNIT 5B, GATEWAY RETAIL PARK NR33 7NG | Other | £42,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jul 2018 | PIZZA HUT (UK) LTD NR33 7NG | Other | £3,600,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Mar 1998 | 2 NR33 7NG | Detached | £185,000 |
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (45% of about 850 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
Finished in the last three months
- 23 September 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 7 September 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, stop/go boards, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 7 September 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
- 21 August 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Section 50, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 4 August 2026 to 5 August 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Remedial works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
- 3 August 2026 to 7 August 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Section 50, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
- 3 August 2026 to 7 August 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
- 4 August 2026 to 5 August 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
- 3 August 2026 to 7 August 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard 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 37 addresses are between 16 m and 17 m above sea level (16 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR33 7ND | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR33 7NG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR33 7NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oulton Broad South 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Oulton Broad North 137,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Lowestoft 468,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Pakefield | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lowestoft | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Southwold Ferry Landing | 14.5 km (9 miles) |
| Car parks | Pakefield Street Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Source EV Charging Station | 40 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 39.6 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 119 km (74 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Andaman Surgery | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Colosseum Dental (Avenue) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Lowestoft Hospital | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Lowestoft Police Station | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-op - Pakefield, London Rd | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6.2 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 390 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,860 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pakefield Cliffs | Cliff or slope | 590 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Kessingland Beach | Beach | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Bloodmoor Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| The Grove | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Sprat's Water | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| White Cast Marshes | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 37 |
28 of the street's 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakefield High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pakefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket NR33 7NG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| W M Morrison Supermarkets Limited NR33 7NG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Lowestoft NR33 7NG | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd NR33 7NG | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Poundstretcher NR33 7NR | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Costa NR33 7NR | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Aldi Store NR33 7NR | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2019 |
| Subway NR33 7NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Lowestoft Community Church NR33 7NF | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Greggs Plc NR33 7NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| The Range NR33 7NR | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2020 |
| World Of Fish NR33 7NA | Manufacturers/packers | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 61 |
| Other theft | 26 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (94); On or near London Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- NR33 7NG: 23 addresses of 31 in the postcode
- NR33 7NR: 12 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- NR33 7ND: 2 addresses of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.