Hobbs Close, Oulton, Lowestoft
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR32 3FR.
At a glance
17 property sales on Hobbs Close, Oulton, Lowestoft have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £307,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £286,167. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2022; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Hobbs Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Hobbs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £286,167 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Terraced | 3 | £140,000 | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £213,000 | 1 Apr 2022 |
Sold prices on Hobbs Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 13 Mar 2026 | £307,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 8 Nov 2023 | £288,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 20 May 2022 | £300,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 29 Apr 2022 | £270,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 28, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 29 Apr 2022 | £285,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 30, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 29 Apr 2022 | £286,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 34, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 29 Apr 2022 | £300,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 36, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 29 Apr 2022 | £278,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 1 Apr 2022 | £280,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 1 Apr 2022 | £213,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 31 Mar 2022 | £279,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 31 Mar 2022 | £270,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 31 Mar 2022 | £213,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 28 Feb 2022 | £290,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 25 Feb 2022 | £141,600 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 22, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 25 Feb 2022 | £136,800 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 24, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 25 Feb 2022 | £141,600 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 14, Hobbs Close NR32 3FR | 24 Sep 2021 | £191,666 | Other New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Hobbs Close | £279,500 (Mar 2022) → £307,000 (Mar 2026) | +10% over 4 yrs |
| 26, Hobbs Close | £270,000 (Apr 2022) → £288,500 (Nov 2023) | +7% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Hobbs Close
Crime
36 crimes were reported within about a mile of Hobbs Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 18 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Hobbs Close is in or near 4 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 Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Bawdsey 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 Hobbs Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes Primary Academy 354 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Oulton Broad Primary School 378 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Woods Loke Primary School 483 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Dell Primary School 290 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics 1,263 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Ashley School 203 pupils | Academy special converter | 7–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Include Suffolk 52 pupils | Other independent school | 5–12 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Warren School 163 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 3–19 | Report | 1.7 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 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Oulton Broad South station 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
- Lowestoft station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hunton Road (opp) 2 min walk
- Hunton Road (adj) 2 min walk
- Cory Drive (opp) 4 min walk
- Cory Drive (adj) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bridge Road Surgery
1A Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft · 0.8 mi - Victoria Road Surgery
82 Victoria Road, Lowestoft · 1.2 mi - Alexandra & Crestview Surgeries
Alexandra Road, Lowestoft · 2.1 mi - Rosedale Surgery
3 Ashburnham Way, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft · 2.1 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 5 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 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 914 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,200 |
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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