NR32 2EQ postcode in Lowestoft, Suffolk
NR32 2EQ is a postcode in Lowestoft, in the Harbour & Normanston ward of East Suffolk. It is in the Lowestoft parliamentary constituency and the Suffolk police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where NR32 2EQ is, and what is near it
- NR32 2EQ
- Other postcodes in NR32 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 17 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 52.4749, longitude 1.7485)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after NR32 2EQ?
- East SuffolkDistrict council East Suffolk: bins, council tax, planning
- SuffolkCounty council Suffolk: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around NR32 2EQ Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- SuffolkPolice force area
- LowestoftParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Jess Asato (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Jess Asato
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at NR32 2EQ?
Every home and business at NR32 2EQ can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
East Suffolk: 85%
East Suffolk: 98%
The line marks the figure across East Suffolk.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at NR32 2EQ?
BinDayBuddy does not read East Suffolk District Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
East Suffolk District Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is NR32 2EQ at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Medium riskThe Environment Agency counts 63 homes and businesses at NR32 2EQ. 29 are in an area at medium risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 34 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across East Suffolk
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for NR32 2EQ: 4,795 properties in East Suffolk are at high risk (3% of all its properties). All the figures for East Suffolk
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of NR32 2EQ is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 06:15 on 22 October 2026.
- The north bank of Lake Lothing, from Mutford Bridge to Bascule BridgeFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: The north bank of Lake Lothing, from Mutford Bridge to Bascule Bridge
- The Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to BawdseyFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: The Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Bawdsey
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 06:15 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near NR32 2EQ?
Homes in NR32 2 sold for a typical £145,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 91 sales, up 2.7% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £141,250
- 12 months to August 2026
- £145,000
▲ up 2.7% on the 12 months before
Across the whole NR32 district: a typical £220,000 from 450 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in NR32 2EQ
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in NR32 2EQ from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at NR32 2EQ
The Food Standards Agency lists 3 food businesses at NR32 2EQ. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near NR32 2EQ?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,230 homes in the neighbourhood around NR32 2EQ. Over half of them (89%) are in council tax band A. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (76%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in East Suffolk for 2026‑27: £2,335. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,557 (band A) to £2,075 (band C); band A, the most common, is £1,557.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 1,100 (89%) | £1,557 |
| Band B | about 120 (10%) | £1,816 |
| Band C | about 10 (1%) | £2,075 |
| Band D | fewer than 5 | £2,335 |
| Band E | fewer than 5 | £2,854 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,372 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,891 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,670 |
When the homes were built
- 76% Before 1900
- 2% 1900 to 1918
- 1% 1919 to 1939
- 2% 1945 to 1964
- Withheld 1965 to 1982
- 8% 1983 to 1999
- 5% 2000 to 2009
- 6% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for East Suffolk before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of NR32 2EQ is in (ONS area E01030250), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near NR32 2EQ?
The nearest open schools to NR32 2EQ, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to NR32 2EQ?
The nearest railway station to the centre of NR32 2EQ is Lowestoft Rail Station, 100 metres away in a straight line.
- Lowestoft Rail Station Railway station 100 mWalk
- Oulton Broad North Rail Station Railway station 2.2 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
17 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Railway Station, 79 m away.
More stations near NR32 2EQ, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near NR32 2EQ?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of NR32 2EQ, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Alexandra & Crestview Surgeries Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2024 · Phone 01502 526062 650 mWalk
- Kirkley Mill Health Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01502 532599 850 mWalk
- High Street Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2026 · Phone 01502 589151 1.4 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near NR32 2EQ?
The nearest charging points to the centre of NR32 2EQ, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- 50kW Rapid Charge Point Charging point · 5 chargers · CHAdeMO, Type 2 tethered 1.1 kmWalk
- 50kW Rapid Charge Point Charging point · 5 chargers · CHAdeMO, Type 2 tethered 1.1 kmWalk
- 50kW Rapid Charge Point Charging point · 5 chargers · CHAdeMO, Type 2 tethered 1.1 kmWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near NR32 2EQ?
The nearest to the centre of NR32 2EQ, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Dental Design Studio Lowestoft Phone 01502 572459 450 mWalk
- Regent Road Orthodontic Practice Phone 01502 589555 450 mWalk
- Williams Dental Clinic Phone 01502 572467 450 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to NR32 2EQ?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- James Paget Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2026 · Phone 01493 452680 9.9 kmDrive
- SOUTHWOLD DENTAL PRACTICE 16.4 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near NR32 2EQ?
The nearest care homes to the centre of NR32 2EQ, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Britten Court Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01502 558108 600 mWalk
- John Turner House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01502 580844 900 mWalk
- The Ashurst Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01502 519222 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near NR32 2EQ?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of NR32 2EQ, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Boots, 76a London Road North Mon to Sat 8:30am to 5:30pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01502 585717 300 mWalk
- Alexandra Road Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01502 565245 650 mWalk
- Asda Pharmacy, Horn Hill Mon to Sat 9am to 12:30pm, 1pm to 4:30pm, 5pm to 9pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01502 534210 750 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near NR32 2EQ?
The nearest vets to the centre of NR32 2EQ on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- London Road Vet Phone +44 1502 572107 450 mWalk
- Coastline Vetinary Surgery Phone +44 1502 573982 2.5 kmCycle
- Coastline Veterinary Surgery Phone +44 1502 531999 4.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is NR32 2EQ in a conservation area?
The centre of NR32 2EQ is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near NR32 2EQ?
Police.uk records 331 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of NR32 2EQ in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 8, burglary 7, other crime 7, drugs 6, possession of weapons 6, bicycle theft 4, theft from the person 2, robbery 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for NR32 2EQ
- Ward
- Harbour & Normanston
- Parish
- Lowestoft
- Region
- East of England
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Lowestoft
- Rural or urban
- Urban, further from a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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