Wren Close Lowestoft, East Suffolk
5 addresses across 1 postcode (NR33), about 30 m long. USRN 42502255.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £213,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- 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 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rosedale Surgery, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £213,000 | £213,000 | £213,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £159,995 | £159,995 | £159,995 |
| 2005 | 1 | £144,000 | £144,000 | £144,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £104,000 | £89,000 | £143,995 |
| 1997 | 1 | £83,500 | £83,500 | £83,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2018 | 3 NR33 8SY | Detached | £213,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2017 | 3 NR33 8SY | Detached | £207,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2007 | 3 NR33 8SY | Detached | £159,995 | |
| 27 May 2005 | 3 NR33 8SY | Detached | £144,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2002 | 4 NR33 8SY | Detached | £143,995 | |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 1 NR33 8SY | Detached | £104,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2002 | 3 NR33 8SY | Detached | £89,000 | |
| 29 May 1997 | 2 NR33 8SY | Detached | £83,500 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 (36% of about 730 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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 5 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR33 8SY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oulton Broad South 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Oulton Broad North 137,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Lowestoft 468,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nidderdale Carlton Colville | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lowestoft | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Pakefield Street Car Park | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 38 km (24 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 119 km (74 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rosedale Surgery | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Colosseum Dental (Avenue) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Lowestoft Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Lowestoft Police Station | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-op - Pakefield, London Rd | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,550 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6.2 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carlton Meadow Park 6.3 ha | 190 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,070 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) west. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Moated site 200m south west of Bell Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Grove | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Bloodmoor Hill | Hill | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Sprat's Water | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Pakefield Cliffs | Cliff or slope | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| White Cast Marshes | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Oulton Broad | Tidal water | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 5 | 5 |
None of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Elm Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pakefield High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Carlton Colville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Pakefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Dell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Bains Store NR33 8UY | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2017 |
| Star Leaf NR33 8JD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ashtree Gardens (17); On or near Lowestoft Road (6); On or near Nidderdale (4); On or near Poplar Road (2); On or near Dalehaven (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 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 | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 9 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 8SY: 5 addresses
Nearby streets
Colsterdale · Swift Close · Martin Close · Ashtree Gardens · Douglas Close · Swallowfields · Longbeach Drive · Nidderdale · Dalehaven · Bloodmoor Lane · Lowestoft Road · Seavert Close
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.