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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
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
21.35(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.99(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.82(-24%)
Other theft
3.03(-45%)
Burglary
2.34(-16%)
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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Bungay & the Saints area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £800,000.

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
Flats2£133,250
Semi-Detached27£245,000
Detached48£330,000
Terraced28£216,500

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

NR351NP

Flixton Hall Estate

NR351PQ

St John's Hill

IP190ND

Chediston Road

NR351DL

St Johns Road

NR351BH

Upper Olland Street

IP190QR

Farm Close

NR351AB

St Marys Street

IP190HZ

St James' Lane

NR351JA

Beccles Road

IP200EX

Bungay & Wainford

IP190NW

The Street

NR351LW

Frary Place

NR351DS

Old Railway Road

IP190NN

The Street

IP190JG

The Street

NR351BD

Upper Olland Street

NR351NG

Wash Lane

NR351JU

Hillside Road East

IP190NL

The Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.