Rupert Lowe: Age, Height & Facts

Quick reference guide to the Great Yarmouth MP

Quick Facts

Age

68 years old

Born

31 October 1957

Birth & Early Life

Rupert James Graham Lowe was born on 31 October 1957 inOxford, Oxfordshire, England. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Born in one of England's most historic and academic cities, Lowe went on to receive an elite education before embarking on a career in the City of London.

Age Milestones

  • 1957 — Born in Oxford (Age 0)
  • 1979 — Graduated from University of Reading (Age ~22)
  • 1986 — Married Nicky Lowe (Age 28)
  • 1996 — Became Southampton FC Chairman (Age 38)
  • 2019 — Elected MEP for West Midlands (Age 61)
  • 2024 — Elected MP for Great Yarmouth (Age 66)
  • 2025 — Founded Restore Britain (Age 67)
  • 2026 — Launched Restore Britain as party (Age 68)

Physical Appearance

Rupert Lowe's height is not officially documented in public records. Based on photographs and video appearances, he appears to be of average to above-average height for a British man of his generation.

He is typically seen in formal business attire, reflecting his background in the City of London and his current role as a Member of Parliament.

Full Bio Facts

Full NameRupert James Graham Lowe
Date of Birth31 October 1957
Age68 years old (as of 2026)
BirthplaceOxford, Oxfordshire, England
NationalityBritish
Zodiac SignScorpio ♏
EducationDragon School, Radley College, University of Reading
WifeNicky Lowe (married 1986)
ChildrenFour
OccupationPolitician, businessman, farmer
Current RoleIndependent MP for Great Yarmouth; Leader of Restore Britain

Career Timeline by Age

20s-30s: Finance Career

After graduating from the University of Reading, Lowe worked in the City of London at Morgan Grenfell, Deutsche Bank, and Barings Bank. He also founded Secure Retirements, a care home business.

38-51: Southampton FC Chairman

Lowe became chairman of Southampton Football Club in 1996 at age 38, a role he held (with a brief gap) until 2009 when the club entered administration. He was 51 when he resigned from the board.

61-62: Member of European Parliament

At age 61, Lowe returned to politics as a Brexit Party MEP for the West Midlands (2019-2020), serving until the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.

66-Present: Member of Parliament

Lowe was elected to the House of Commons in July 2024 at age 66, becoming one of the first Reform UK MPs. At 68, he founded and leads Restore Britain.

Compared to Other Politicians

At 68, Lowe is older than many newly-elected MPs but younger than some prominent political figures:

  • Nigel Farage — Born 1964 (61 years old)
  • Keir Starmer — Born 1962 (63 years old)
  • Joe Biden — Born 1942 (83 years old)
  • Donald Trump — Born 1946 (79 years old)

Lowe entered Parliament later in life than most MPs, bringing decades of business experience to his political career.