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Lowestoft, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Lowestoft is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 70,945. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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| Population | 70,945 |
| Population Density | 99 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.4752°, 1.7517° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.2 inches (565 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,727 |
| Median Age | 49.7 years |
About Lowestoft
Lowestoft is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 70,945. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Lowestoft vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Lowestoft vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,727 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,727 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $899 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 1 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 55.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $365,261 |
| 30% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,168 |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 69.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.7% |
| Housing Units | 28,378 |
Property Tax
Climate in Lowestoft
Lowestoft has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 837 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 719.8 sq mi (1,864.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4752°N, 1.7517°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Lowestoft has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.6% |
| 18% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 44.5% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Total Area | 719.8 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 1 |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 55.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
Colleges & Universities in Lowestoft
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast College (Lowestoft Campus) | College | — | Visit → |
| Lowestoft Sixth Form College | College | — | Visit → |
Schools in Lowestoft
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ness Point School | — | — | — | — |
| The Limes Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| First Base | — | — | — | — |
| Pakefield Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pakefield High School | — | — | — | — |
| Horizon School | — | — | — | — |
| East Point Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Dell Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Warren School | — | — | — | — |
| Poplars Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gunton Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Silhouette Stage School | — | — | — | — |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics | — | — | — | — |
| Phoenix St Peter Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Red Oak Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Roman Hill Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Woods Loke Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| The Ashley School | — | — | — | — |
| Oulton Broad Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Elm Tree Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ormiston Denes Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lowestoft
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot Boy Radio | punk, reggae | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Hardrock Hell | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| East Point Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart Norfolk 102.4 | commercial, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Future Radio | alternative, community | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amber Radio (Norwich)128k AAC | — | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Lowestoft
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Cory Museum | ||||
| Anna Sewell House | ||||
| Beccles and District Museum | ||||
| Caister Lifeboat Visitors Centre | ||||
| David Howkin's Charity Museum | ||||
| Dunwich Museum | ||||
| East Anglia Transport Museum | ||||
| Elizabethan House | ||||
| Halesworth Airfield Museum | ||||
| Halesworth Museum | ||||
| Holton Windmill | ||||
| Lowestoft Maritime Museum | ||||
| Lowestoft Museum | ||||
| Merchant's House | ||||
| Row 111 House | ||||
| Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum | ||||
| Sailors' Reading Room | ||||
| Southwold Museum | ||||
| Southwold Railway Trust | ||||
| The Tolhouse Gaol | ||||
| Time & Tide Museum | ||||
| Toad Hole Cottage |
Libraries in Lowestoft
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beccles Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bradwell Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caister Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Get Free Books | 0.0 | |||||
| Gorleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Yarmouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halesworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kessingland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lowestoft Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oulton Broad Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwold Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lowestoft
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covered Market | |||||
| Kessingland Car Boot | |||||
| Old Print Works | |||||
| Triangle Market |
Hotels in Lowestoft
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lowestoft
25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lowestoft
34 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Lowestoft
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Lowestoft
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lowestoft
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Lowestoft
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lowestoft
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lowestoft
8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lowestoft
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lowestoft
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lowestoft
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lowestoft
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lowestoft
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Lowestoft
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lowestoft
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lowestoft
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beccles Brew Co. | ||||
| Green Jack Brewery | ||||
| Hektor's Brewery | ||||
| Hektor's Brewery | ||||
| Humpty Dumpty Brewery | ||||
| Lacons Brewery | ||||
| The People's Brewery | ||||
| Trinity Ales Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Lowestoft
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lowestoft
42 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bridge Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Great Yarmouth - North Denes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Green Lane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gunton Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ivy Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kimberley Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Long Stratton Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ludham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mendlesham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Monewden Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Morley Saint Botolph Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Northrepps Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nut Tree Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Old Buckenham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pond Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Priory Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Raydon Wings Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Seething Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tibenham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Topcroft Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Weybourne Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wolves Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Woodbridge Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wortham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yoxford Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lowestoft
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hollingsworth Road Post Office | |
| Lowestoft Post Office | |
| North Lowestoft Post Office | |
| Oulton Post Office | |
| Pakefield Post Office | |
| Rock Estate Post Office | |
| Waveney Crescent Post Office | |
| Westwood Avenue Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lowestoft
29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints and Saint Margaret | |
| Beresford Road Evangelical Church | |
| Brethren's Meeting Room | |
| Bridge Road Gospel Hall | |
| Christ Church | |
| Commodore Mission | |
| Friends Mission Hall | |
| Gunton Baptist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| London Road Baptist Church | |
| Lowestoft Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| National Spiritualist Church | |
| Oulton Broad Free Presbyterian Church | |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea | |
| Saint Andrew's, Flixton | |
| Saint Luke's Church Centre | |
| Saint Michaels Church | |
| Saint Nicholas, Pakefield | |
| Saint Peter's Church | |
| St Andrew |
Explore Near Lowestoft
Quick Facts
Around Lowestoft
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Lowestoft
16 places within 15 km
- • Burgh Castle Roman Site
- • Tumulus. Mill Hill Bowl Barrow
- • Corton Beach
- • Corton Sands
- • Gunton Sands
- • Frostenden Mound
- • Gorleston South Pier Lighthouse
- • Lowestoft Lighthouse
- • All Saints
- • Covehithe Church
- • Greyfriar's Cloister
- • Saint Magaret's Church
- • Somerleyton Brickfields
- • Ness Point
- • The Octagon
- • Williamson’s Lookout
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Lowestoft
What is the population of Lowestoft?
Lowestoft has a population of 70,945 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 99 people per square mile, spread across 719.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
Is Lowestoft expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,727, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $365,261 (30% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Lowestoft?
Lowestoft has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.2 inches.
How is the job market in Lowestoft?
Lowestoft has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $899. There are 33 business establishments in the area, including 7 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Lowestoft?
The median home value in Lowestoft is $365,261. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 69.3%.
How are the schools in Lowestoft?
27.6% of adults in Lowestoft hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.5% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Lowestoft?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Lowestoft is 2.9% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 1.9% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability.