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Bungay & the Saints

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About

Bungay sits within a curve of the River Waveney, which defines its northern boundary. The surrounding Saints villages, like St Cross and St Peter, are spread across the low-lying farmland to the south and east.

The town's historic core is dominated by the ruins of a 12th-century castle. A distinctive independent bookshop and printer occupies a medieval building near the Buttercross. The area is known for its network of quiet, narrow lanes connecting the outlying parishes.

Area overview

On average Bungay & the Saints has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bungay & the Saints is £48,976 per year. There are 5 schools in Bungay & the Saints: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bungay & the Saints is home to around 7,261 people, with a population density of about 85.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bungay & the Saints Population
7,261
Population density
85.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.55(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.26(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.68(-27%)
Other theft
4.41(-21%)
Burglary
2.2(-21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,740
92.84%
Other White
217
2.99%
Indian
86
1.18%
Irish
37
0.51%
Other Asian
36
0.5%
Total population: 7,260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,752
28.4%
No qualifications
1,268
20.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,010
16.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
862
13.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
669
10.85%
Total 16+ residents: 6,168

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,482
44.52%
Owns with a mortgage
760
22.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
523
15.71%
Social rents from council
300
9.01%
Other social rented
144
4.33%
Total households: 3,329

Property prices in Bungay & the Saints

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Bungay & the Saints area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £935,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bungay & the Saints in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bungay & the Saints over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£355,000
Flats1£126,500
Semi-Detached28£256,250
Terraced20£205,000

10 years median price trend in Bungay & the Saints

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bungay & the Saints.

All postcodes in Bungay & the Saints

NR351RJ

Tower Mill Road

IP190JH

The Street

IP200NY

Fox Hill

NR351PJ

Hillside Road West

IP190HH

Rookery Cottages

NR351LD

Festival Flats

NR351NX

St Marys Close

IP190JQ

Lodge Lane

NR351ET

Staithe Road

IP190HG

St James Road

NR348NG

Halesworth Road

NR351RH

Hillside Road West

IP190NA

Halesworth Road

IP190NL

The Street

IP200NT

Park Road

NR351AF

Earsham Street

NR351DJ

St Johns Road

NR351JD

Garden Close

NR351PD

Flixton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.