Waveney Road, Lowestoft
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR32 1BT, NR32 1BN.
At a glance
2 property sales on Waveney Road, Lowestoft have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2003. The most recent sale was on 13 May 2004. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £48,000. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2003; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Waveney Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Waveney Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 1 | £48,000 | 31 Mar 2003 |
| Terraced | 1 | £125,000 | 13 May 2004 |
Sold prices on Waveney Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3, 16, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 27 Apr 2023 | £75,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 3 Feb 2023 | £72,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 16, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 10 Jan 2023 | £72,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Baltic Chambers, 2, Waveney Road NR32 1BN | 1 Sep 2022 | £180,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 7, 3 - 7, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 15 Oct 2021 | £80,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, 3 - 7, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 15 Oct 2021 | £91,666 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, 3 - 7, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 15 Oct 2021 | £91,666 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, 3 - 7, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 15 Oct 2021 | £91,666 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, 3 - 7, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 15 Oct 2021 | £85,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 11, 3 - 7, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 15 Oct 2021 | £85,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, 3 - 7, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 15 Oct 2021 | £60,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, 3 - 7, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 15 Oct 2021 | £60,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 3 - 7, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 15 Oct 2021 | £60,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 3 - 7, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 15 Oct 2021 | £80,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 3 - 7, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 15 Oct 2021 | £70,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 3 - 7, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 15 Oct 2021 | £80,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8 - 11, Waveney Road NR32 1BN | 7 Oct 2021 | £111,250 | Other | Freehold |
| Baltic Chambers, 2, Waveney Road NR32 1BN | 29 May 2020 | £97,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Waveney Chambers, Waveney Road NR32 1BN | 3 Feb 2020 | £355,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 14 - 15, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 13 May 2004 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14 - 15, Waveney Road NR32 1BT | 31 Mar 2003 | £48,000 | Flat | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baltic Chambers, 2, Waveney Road | £97,000 (May 2020) → £180,000 (Sep 2022) | +86% over 2 yrs |
| 14 - 15, Waveney Road | £48,000 (Mar 2003) → £125,000 (May 2004) | +160% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Waveney Road
Crime
318 crimes were reported within about a mile of Waveney Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 133 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 49 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 |
| Shoplifting | 27 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Other theft | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Waveney Road is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The Lowestoft Riverside Business Park and Kirkley Flood alert area
- The north bank of Lake Lothing, from Mutford Bridge to Bascule Bridge Flood alert area
- 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 Waveney Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ness Point School 30 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Roman Hill Primary School 375 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Red Oak Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy 364 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Poplars Community Primary School 260 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy 311 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Phoenix St Peter Academy 109 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School 155 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 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 0.1 mi · 2 min walk
- Oulton Broad North station 1.5 mi · 31 min walk
- Oulton Broad South station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Waveney Chambers (opp, Waveney Road) 1 min walk
- Railway Station (opp) 1 min walk
- Railway Station (adj) 2 min walk
- East Point Pavilion (nr) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Alexandra & Crestview Surgeries
Alexandra Road, Lowestoft · 0.4 mi - Kirkley Mill Health Centre
Kirkley Mill Surgery, Kirkley Rise, Lowestoft · 0.6 mi - High Street Surgery
High Street, Lowestoft · 0.9 mi - Victoria Road Surgery
82 Victoria Road, Lowestoft · 1.5 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 1 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 1 of 10 · Crime: decile 1 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 30.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 54.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,020 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 70.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,030 |
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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