Somerton Avenue, Lowestoft
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR32 4EZ, NR32 4EY.
At a glance
37 property sales on Somerton Avenue, Lowestoft have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £150,250. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £152,729. Average sale prices rose from £135,625 in 2019 to £168,600 in 2025 (+24%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 43% below the Lowestoft average of £263,291 over the same period. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 5 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Somerton Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NR32 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 36 | £152,729 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £185,000 | 26 Jul 2023 |
Sold prices on Somerton Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 12 Dec 2025 | £175,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 76, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 9 Dec 2025 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 100, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 24 Oct 2025 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 4 Sep 2025 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 23 May 2025 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 20 May 2025 | £147,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 25 Oct 2024 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 94, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 5 Jul 2024 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 8 May 2024 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 11 Oct 2023 | £74,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 98, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 5 Sep 2023 | £147,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 18 Aug 2023 | £146,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 106, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 26 Jul 2023 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 5 May 2023 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 24 Mar 2023 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 9 Dec 2022 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 104, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 30 Nov 2022 | £180,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 49, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 31 Oct 2022 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 28 Oct 2022 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 21 Sep 2022 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 11 Aug 2022 | £166,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 29 Jul 2022 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 28 Jul 2022 | £147,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 22 Jun 2022 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 6 May 2022 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 102, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 25 Mar 2022 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 94, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 16 Jul 2021 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 24 Jan 2021 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 90, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 20 Nov 2020 | £114,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 118, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 2 Sep 2020 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 24 Aug 2020 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 30 Jul 2020 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 63, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 24 Apr 2020 | £95,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 92, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 29 Nov 2019 | £128,750 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 12 Sep 2019 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 71, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 14 Aug 2019 | £128,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 25 Apr 2019 | £124,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EY | 5 Apr 2019 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 61, Somerton Avenue NR32 4EZ | 25 Mar 2019 | £118,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Somerton Avenue | £180,000 (Oct 2022) → £175,500 (Dec 2025) | -3% over 3 yrs |
| 25, Somerton Avenue | £190,000 (Sep 2019) → £240,000 (Sep 2025) | +26% over 6 yrs |
| 37, Somerton Avenue | £74,000 (Oct 2023) → £155,000 (Oct 2024) | +109% over 1 yr |
| 94, Somerton Avenue | £150,000 (Jul 2021) → £160,000 (Jul 2024) | +7% over 3 yrs |
| 12, Somerton Avenue | £140,000 (Aug 2020) → £180,000 (Dec 2022) | +29% over 2 yrs |
| 20, Somerton Avenue | £155,000 (Jan 2021) → £175,000 (Jul 2022) | +13% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Somerton Avenue
Crime
310 crimes were reported within about a mile of Somerton Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 125 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 46 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Public order | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Somerton Avenue is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Bawdsey Flood alert area
- Lowestoft seafront and docks 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 Somerton Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy 311 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Poplars Community Primary School 260 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.1 mi |
| Include Suffolk 52 pupils | Other independent school | 5–12 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| The Ashley School 203 pupils | Academy special converter | 7–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy 364 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Ormiston Denes Academy 711 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Horizon School | Pupil referral unit | 4–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Roman Hill Primary School 375 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 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
- Lowestoft station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Oulton Broad North station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Oulton Broad South station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ashley Downs (opp, Somerton Avenue) 1 min walk
- Ashley Downs (adj, Somerton Avenue) 1 min walk
- Sports Centre (opp, Church Road) 2 min walk
- Sports Centre (o/s, Church Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- High Street Surgery
High Street, Lowestoft · 0.4 mi - Alexandra & Crestview Surgeries
Alexandra Road, Lowestoft · 0.6 mi - Kirkley Mill Health Centre
Kirkley Mill Surgery, Kirkley Rise, Lowestoft · 1.3 mi - Bridge Road Surgery
1A Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft · 1.4 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 3 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 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 52.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 28.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 565 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,280 |
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.
Nearby streets in NR32
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- Gorleston Road£256k
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- Farrer Drive£313k
- Pritchard Close£210k
- St Margarets Road£180k
- Oulton Road£200k
- Kearney Drive£230k
- Yarmouth Road£390k
- Higher Drive£274k
- Lyncoln Drive£234k