Area Info for Lowestoft (Suffolk)

Overview of Lowestoft

Lowestoft is a coastal town located in the county of Suffolk, in the United Kingdom. It is situated on the North Sea coast and is known for its maritime history and seaside attractions.

Geography and Location

The town lies at the easternmost point of Suffolk and is approximately 20 miles south of Great Yarmouth. Its geographical position makes it a prominent port and a popular destination for tourists seeking seaside leisure.

History

Lowestoft has a rich history dating back to medieval times. It developed as a fishing and trading port, with its maritime activities playing a significant role in its growth. The town has historical landmarks, including the Lowestoft Harbour and the Old Town area.

Economy

The local economy has traditionally been based on fishing, maritime industries, and tourism. In recent years, there has been diversification into other sectors such as manufacturing and services.

Tourist Attractions

Popular attractions include the Lowestoft Beach, the South Pier, and the Lowestoft Maritime Museum. The town also hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, attracting visitors from across the UK.

Transport

Lowestoft is accessible via road and rail, with train services connecting it to Norwich and other major cities. The town also has a port that handles freight and passenger services.

Culture and Community

The town has a vibrant community with local theatres, galleries, and cultural events. It also offers outdoor activities such as sailing, windsurfing, and walking along the coastal paths.
Education
School
St Margaret's Primary Academy0.00 miles
Church Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4JF
Poplars Community Primary School0.12 miles
St Margaret`s Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy0.12 miles
St Margaret`s Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN
First Base0.32 miles
34 Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4EX
Ormiston Denes Academy0.32 miles
Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4AH
The Ashley School Academy Trust0.34 miles
Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4EU
Harbour0.43 miles
Harbour Pupil Referral Unit, Saturn Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4TD
Roman Hill Primary School0.44 miles
Avondale Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2NX
Old Warren House School0.46 miles
Warren Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4QD
Gunton Primary Academy1.01 miles
Gainsborough Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4LX
Woods Loke Community Primary School1.01 miles
Butley Drive, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3EB
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics1.08 miles
Blyford Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PZ
Red Oak Primary School1.30 miles
Southwell Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0RZ
The Attic1.41 miles
The Attic Learning Centre, Lovewell Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0RQ
East Point Academy1.45 miles
Kirkley Run, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0UQ
Meadow Primary Academy1.46 miles
Enstone Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0NE
Health
Clinic
Ecch The Ark0.15 miles
Water Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2NH
Ecch Ashley School0.34 miles
Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4EU
Ecch Roman Hill Cc0.40 miles
Love Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2NY
Ecch Surestart0.44 miles
45 Milton Road East, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1NU
Ecch Police Station Road0.52 miles
5 Police Station Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1NY
Ecch Regent Road0.54 miles
Regent Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1PA
Specsavers Hearcare - Suffolk - Lowestoft0.61 miles
101 London Road North, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1LX
Ecch South Youth Service0.62 miles
St. Margaret`s House, Gordon Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1JQ
Ecch Village Rise Cc1.07 miles
Blyford Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PZ
Ecch Riverside Bc1.08 miles
Riverside Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0TQ
Kirkley Mill Health Centre1.20 miles
Economy Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0DR
Oulton Medical Centre1.29 miles
Meadow Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3AZ
Oulton Ooh Base1.29 miles
Kirley Mill Health Centre, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3AZ
Ecch Kirkley Clinic (Children's Centre)1.44 miles
Kirkley Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0LU
Ecch Elmtree School2.10 miles
Ranworth Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9HN
Ecch Warren School (Special School)2.54 miles
Clarkes Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8HT
GP
Dr M Seehra, Dr G Lockyer, Dr S Davis & Dr Alain Tanoe0.32 miles
High Street Surgery, High Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1JE
Alexandra Road Surgery0.39 miles
Alexandra Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1PL
Crestview Medical Centre0.88 miles
141 Crestview Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4TW
Kirkley Mill Surgery1.22 miles
Kirkley Mill Surgery, Clifton Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0HF
Dr K Khan & Partner1.22 miles
Marine Surgery, Kirkley Mill Health Centre, Kirkley Rise, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0HF
Dr K Khan & Partner1.29 miles
Meadow Road, Oulton Village, Lowestoft, NR32 3AZ
Dr Bouch & Partners1.46 miles
1A Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Lowestoft, NR32 3LJ
Dr Anderson & Partners1.64 miles
82 Victoria Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9LU
Westwood Surgery1.99 miles
Westwood Surgery, 45-47 Westwood Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9RW
Andaman Surgery2.38 miles
303 Long Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9DF
Rosedale Surgery2.61 miles
Ashburnham Way, Carlton Colivlle, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8LG
Dr Verma & Partners3.88 miles
Station Road, Hopton-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9BE
Longshore Surgeries - Kessingland4.62 miles
Field Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7QA
Dr Penn & Partners6.39 miles
Falklands Way, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8RW
Dr Magson & Partners6.41 miles
Sussex Road, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6QB
Dr Verma & Partners6.48 miles
c/o Shrublands Health Centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, Norfolk, NR31 7BP
Hospital
Lowestoft Hospital0.42 miles
Tennyson Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1PT
Airey Close1.50 miles
Lothingland, Oulton, Suffolk, NR32 3JQ
Carlton Court3.08 miles
Carlton Court Hospital, St. Peters Road, Carlton Colville, Suffolk, NR33 8AG
James Paget University Hospital5.44 miles
Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6LA
St Catherines Way6.21 miles
Stepping Out, 1B St Catherines Way, Gorleston on Sea, Norfolk, NR31 7QB
Ecch Beccles Hospital8.09 miles
St. Marys Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NQ
Northgate Hospital9.19 miles
Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1BU
Ecch Southwold Hospital11.13 miles
Fieldstile Road, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6LD
All Hallows Hospital12.75 miles
Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2QL
Ecch Patrick Stead Hospital13.87 miles
Bungay Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8HP
Norvic Clinic18.81 miles
Northside, St. Andrews Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0HT
Highlands19.03 miles
219 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0SQ
Colman Hospital22.44 miles
Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PJ
Julian Hospital22.78 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3TD
Norwich Community Hospital22.83 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU
Aldeburgh Community Hospital23.90 miles
Park Road, Park Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5ES
Pharmacy
Boots0.23 miles
120-122 St. Peters Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1UD
High Street Pharmacy0.32 miles
High Street Surgery, High Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1JE
The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.39 miles
Alexandra Road Surgery, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1PL
Superdrug Stores Plc0.61 miles
Superdrug Pharmacy, 14 The Britten Centre, Lowestoft, NR32 1LR
Boots0.68 miles
76a London Road North, Lowestoft, NR32 1ET
F P Cross Ltd0.93 miles
Village Rise Pharmacy, Weston Road, Gunton, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PT
Asda Stores Ltd1.04 miles
Horn Hill, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0PX
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.20 miles
187 London Road South, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0DR
Eastpoint Pharmacy1.22 miles
216 London Road South, Arvor House, Clifton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0HF
Boots1.29 miles
Oulton Medical Centre, Meadow Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3AZ
Holly Pharmacy1.46 miles
1b Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, NR32 3LJ
Hayden Chemist1.52 miles
Hayden House, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3LL
Victoria Pharmacy1.64 miles
Victoria Surgery, 82 Victoria Road, Oulton Broad, NR33 9LU
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.99 miles
55 Westwood Avenue, Waveney Garden Estate, Lowestoft, NR33 9RW
Boots2.32 miles
2-4 Stradbroke Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7HT
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.61 miles
Unit 5, 15 Ashburnham Way, Carlton Colville, NR33 8LG
Leisure
Park
BELLE VUE PARK (Grade II Listed)0.37 miles
LEATHES HAM1.05 miles
GUNTON WARREN AND CORTON WOODS1.07 miles
GUNTON WOOD1.13 miles
OAKWOOD COMMUNITY FIELD PROJECT1.96 miles
LOUND3.93 miles
SOMERLEYTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)3.98 miles
KESSINGLAND5.37 miles
FRITTON LAKE5.54 miles
BENACRE7.01 miles
BREYDON WATER8.76 miles
THE VENETIAN WATERWAYS (Grade II Listed)9.08 miles
RAVENINGHAM HALL (Grade II* Listed)9.22 miles
HENHAM (Grade II Listed)11.49 miles
BROOME HEATH12.47 miles
BATH HILLS13.53 miles
Shop
Groceries
Jug & Bottle0.12 miles
159 St Margarets Road, Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4HP
Xtra, Xtra0.31 miles
102 St Peters Street, Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1QE
Nisa Local0.44 miles
65-67 Hollingsworth Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4AT
Tesco Lowestoft (Metro)0.57 miles
125 London Rd North, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1LZ
Co-op Lowestoft0.58 miles
Oulton Road, NR32 3DG
Iceland Lowestoft0.61 miles
15 The Britten Centre, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1LR
Norwich Road Stores0.61 miles
96 Norwich Road, Lowestoft NR32 2BS
M&S Lowestoft0.68 miles
82 London Road North, Lowestoft, NR32 1ET
Suffolk Road Convenience Store0.77 miles
10 Suffolk Road, Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1DZ
Morrisons Lowestoft - North Quay Retail Park0.77 miles
12 North Quay Retail Park, Peto Way, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2ED
Iceland Lowestoft Food Warehouse0.81 miles
Unit 6b, North Quay Retail Park, Lowestoft, NR32 2ED
Londis Shell Oulton Broad Service Station0.86 miles
Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 2PY
ASDA Lowestoft0.89 miles
Belvedere Road-off Horn Hill, Lowestoft, NR33 0PX
Lidl Lowestoft0.92 miles
Peto Way, Lowestoft, NR32 2ED
Village Rise Superstore0.93 miles
Weston Road, Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4PT
Gunton Service Station1.17 miles
269 Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4AA
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport23.49 miles
Bus Stop
St Margarets CP School (SE)0.03 miles
St Margarets CP School (NW)0.03 miles
Sports Centre (W)0.08 miles
Ipswich Road (E)0.10 miles
Ipswich Road (NW)0.10 miles
Worthing Road (W)0.11 miles
Worthing Road (E)0.11 miles
Sports Centre (E)0.13 miles
Somerton Avenue (E)0.13 miles
Somerton Avenue (W)0.16 miles
Cross Keys (E)0.16 miles
Cross Keys (W)0.17 miles
Youth Centre (N)0.17 miles
Youth Centre (S)0.17 miles
Tudor Rose (SW)0.21 miles
Tudor Rose (NE)0.22 miles
Ferry Port
Reedham Ferry South9.68 miles
Reedham Ferry North9.72 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing12.12 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing12.18 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing37.31 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing37.43 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing41.56 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing41.57 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing41.81 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing41.93 miles
Railway Station
Lowestoft Rail Station0.74 miles
Oulton Broad North Rail Station1.44 miles
Oulton Broad South Rail Station2.00 miles
Somerleyton Rail Station4.38 miles
Haddiscoe Rail Station6.05 miles
Beccles Rail Station7.73 miles
Berney Arms Rail Station8.76 miles
Great Yarmouth Rail Station8.85 miles
Reedham (Norfolk) Rail Station9.63 miles
Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station10.59 miles
Cantley Rail Station11.79 miles
Acle Rail Station13.42 miles
Halesworth Rail Station13.98 miles
Buckenham Rail Station14.02 miles
Lingwood Rail Station14.39 miles
Brundall Rail Station15.94 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NR32 4J*)
Number of Properties in Catchment582
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
15 (FLAT 3), ALEXANDRA ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1PH		£230,000
2025-06-20
terraced
freehold
93, SUSSEX ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 4HG		£197,500
2025-06-13
terraced
freehold
15, ALBANY ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1JR		£110,000
2025-06-06
terraced
freehold
13, ST MARGARETS PLAIN

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1SY		£255,000
2025-06-04
terraced
freehold
33, TENNYSON ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1PS		£160,000
2025-05-28
semidetached
freehold
76, OXFORD ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1TP		£155,000
2025-05-20
terraced
freehold
9, JACOBS STREET

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 2LN		£125,000
2025-05-19
terraced
freehold
10, FACTORY STREET

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1LB		£100,000
2025-05-13
terraced
freehold
35, PARK ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1SW		£80,000
2025-05-06
terraced
freehold
7, MELBOURNE ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1SR		£117,000
2025-05-02
terraced
freehold
71, OXFORD ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1TN		£175,000
2025-04-30
terraced
freehold
21, THE HEMPLANDS

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1JN		£95,000
2025-04-29
terraced
freehold
4, LEISTON ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1SB		£102,000
2025-04-17
terraced
freehold
9, ST MARGARETS ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 4HS		£180,000
2025-04-09
terraced
freehold
17, BEACH ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1EA		£210,000
2025-04-01
terraced
freehold
7A, BATTERY GREEN ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1DE		£210,000
2025-04-01
flatmaisonette
freehold
46, CROWN STREET WEST

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1SG		£158,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
49, OXFORD ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1TN		£145,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
19, ST MARGARETS ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 4HS		£193,000
2025-03-18
terraced
freehold
24, CHURCH ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1TQ		£340,000
2024-12-11
terraced
freehold
23, CATHCART STREET

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1SD		£85,000
2024-12-06
otherPropertyType
freehold
33, THE HEMPLANDS

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1JN		£85,000
2024-11-15
terraced
freehold
9, COUNTY VILLAS

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1NX		£101,000
2024-10-25
terraced
freehold
24, ARNOLD STREET

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1PU		£91,000
2024-09-04
terraced
freehold
11A, STATION SQUARE

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1BA		£144,000
2024-08-30
otherPropertyType
freehold
97, CAMBRIDGE ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1TF		£131,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
105, CLAPHAM ROAD CENTRAL

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1RP		£199,000
2025-02-24
terraced
freehold
11, JACOBS STREET

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 2LN		£147,500
2025-02-24
terraced
freehold
86, WORTHING ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 4HA		£110,000
2025-02-21
terraced
freehold
53, ST PETERS STREET

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1QB		£76,000
2025-02-21
terraced
freehold
17, ADRIAN COURT

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1PN		£130,000
2025-02-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
56, TENNYSON ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1PS		£110,000
2025-01-31
terraced
freehold
13, ALBANY ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1JR		£70,000
2025-01-16
terraced
freehold
185, CLAPHAM ROAD NORTH

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1RS		£125,000
2025-01-15
terraced
freehold
124, LONDON ROAD NORTH

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1HB		£108,000
2024-12-13
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2024-12-13   £129,600
42, REEVE STREET

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1UF		£103,000
2024-11-01
terraced
freehold
58, HIGH STREET

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1JA		£152,500
2024-07-31
otherPropertyType
freehold
9, EDINBURGH ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1SU		£120,000
2024-06-24
terraced
freehold
51, HIGH STREET

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1JA		£80,000
2025-01-08
flatmaisonette
leasehold
119, ST MARGARETS ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 4HT		£115,000
2025-01-07
terraced
freehold
55, REEVE STREET

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1UF		£125,000
2024-12-23
terraced
freehold
30A, SUFFOLK ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1DZ		£6,000
2024-12-18
otherPropertyType
freehold
1, SPURGEON SCORE

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1XB		£86,000
2024-12-17
flatmaisonette
freehold
12, BEACH ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1EA		£190,000
2024-12-13
terraced
freehold
32, EDINBURGH ROAD

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1SU		£65,000
2024-12-04
terraced
freehold
154, LONDON ROAD NORTH

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1HB		£117,500
2024-11-29
terraced
leasehold
201, CLAPHAM ROAD NORTH

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1RS		£97,000
2024-11-28
terraced
freehold
31, ARNOLD STREET

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1PU		£150,000
2024-11-27
terraced
freehold
122 (FLAT 1 GRACE COURT), LONDON ROAD NORTH

LOWESTOFT
SUFFOLK
NR32 1HB		£117,500
2024-11-25
flatmaisonette
leasehold
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