POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NR32 2AY postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 97.8%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 36 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 18 Jun 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £145,000Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Jun 2026
- Gigabit availability 97.8%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 36 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Jun 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 97.8%, with 97.8% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
2 within 400mNR32 2AY links 2 transport stops within 400m and 47 within 800m. 2 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Flensburgh Street (BCT) at about 221m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Lowestoft Rail Station at about 449m.
Local business
242 within 1200mNR32 2AY currently links 242 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 72 food and drink, 48 personal services, 37 grocery. The closest mapped place is The Lord Nelson at about 122m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,889 online job adverts observedEast Suffolk local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NR32 2AY in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
36 nearby school rows36 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NR32 2AY. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 7NR32 2AY has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 7 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 117, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 32 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£145,000
Strong sample. Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Jun 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NR32 2AY, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
72 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (31), cafe (25), restaurant (16).
Amenity group
Personal services
48 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (31), beauty (17).
Amenity group
Grocery
37 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (24), supermarket (7), bakery (5).
Amenity group
Retail
29 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (11), mobile phone (8), electronics (4).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Lord Nelson
Pub at 63, Bevan Street West, Lowestoft.
Grocery
Norwich Road Stores (Premier)
Convenience at 96, Norwich Road, Lowestoft.
Nightlife
The Stanford Arms
Pub at 94, Stanford Street, Lowestoft.
Grocery
Kerry's Mini Market (Lacons)
Convenience at 62-64, Stanley Street, Lowestoft.
Food and drink
Asda Café (Asda)
Cafe in the current nearby-place seam.
Personal services
Stags
Hairdresser at 87, Tonning Street, Lowestoft.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary option in NR32 5AX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary option in NR32 5HW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Gunton Primary Academy
Primary option in NR32 4LX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NR32 2AY before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NR32 2AY.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NR32 2AY with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess NR32 2AY.
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Ask vetted agents
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