Herons Close, Lowestoft
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR32 3LB.
At a glance
8 property sales on Herons Close, Lowestoft have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 15 Nov 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £213,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Herons Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Herons Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NR32 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £213,500 | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Detached | 2 | £222,500 | 25 Aug 2023 |
Sold prices on Herons Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42, Herons Close NR32 3LB | 15 Nov 2024 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, Herons Close NR32 3LB | 5 Jul 2024 | £247,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Herons Close NR32 3LB | 25 Aug 2023 | £295,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, Herons Close NR32 3LB | 20 Dec 2022 | £190,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Herons Close NR32 3LB | 5 Nov 2021 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Herons Close NR32 3LB | 31 Mar 2021 | £262,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Herons Close NR32 3LB | 12 Jan 2021 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Herons Close NR32 3LB | 16 Oct 2020 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Herons Close NR32 3LB | 28 Feb 2020 | £150,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Herons Close NR32 3LB | 10 Apr 2019 | £156,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 42, Herons Close | £262,500 (Mar 2021) → £300,000 (Nov 2024) | +14% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Herons Close
Crime
39 crimes were reported within about a mile of Herons Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Herons Close is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Isolated low lying properties along the tidal River Waveney Flood alert area
- The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water Flood alert area
- The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham Marshes to Belton Flood alert area
- The south bank of Lake Lothing Flood alert area
- The north bank of Lake Lothing, from Mutford Bridge to Bascule Bridge Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Herons Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Broad Primary School 378 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Limes Primary Academy 354 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Dell Primary School 290 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Woods Loke Primary School 483 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Warren School 163 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 3–19 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Elm Tree Primary School 266 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| East Point Academy 846 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics 1,263 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Oulton Broad North station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Oulton Broad South station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Lowestoft station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Lime Avenue (opp, Sands Lane) 3 min walk
- Lime Avenue (adj, Sands Lane) 3 min walk
- Kevington Drive (adj, Sands Lane) 3 min walk
- St Michaels Centre (opp, Hall Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bridge Road Surgery
1A Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft · 0.5 mi - Victoria Road Surgery
82 Victoria Road, Lowestoft · 0.9 mi - Rosedale Surgery
3 Ashburnham Way, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft · 1.7 mi - Andaman Surgery
303 Long Road, Lowestoft · 1.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 92.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 536 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,312 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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