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Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton

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About

The area covers a coastal-to-rural stretch of East Suffolk. Gunton East sits on the northern edge of Lowestoft and functions largely as a residential quarter with local shops, schools and bus links into town. Corton is the next village along the coast, facing the North Sea; its shoreline and beachfront are used by locals and visitors and the settlement retains links to fishing and coastal activity. Roads and cycle routes connect the settlements and provide access to services concentrated in Lowestoft.

Somerleyton lies inland on the River Waveney, centred on the Somerleyton estate and its listed hall and gardens. The village was largely rebuilt in the mid-19th century by the railway contractor Samuel Morton Peto, who laid out estate cottages and village streets; the station on the Wherry Lines gives direct rail links toward Norwich and Lowestoft. Surrounding land is a mix of arable fields, hedgerows and river meadow, with local footpaths and lanes used for farming access and recreational walks.

Area overview

On average Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton is £50,767 per year. There are 5 schools in Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton is home to around 6,638 people, with a population density of about 177.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton Population
6,638
Population density
177.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.61(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.63(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.03(-6%)
Other theft
3.92(-29%)
Burglary
3.31(+19%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,342
95.57%
Other White
95
1.43%
Chinese
35
0.53%
Other Asian
32
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.36%
Total population: 6,636

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,559
26.74%
No qualifications
1,168
20.03%
Level 3 (A level)
999
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
839
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
604
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 5,831

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,659
55.23%
Owns with a mortgage
768
25.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
354
11.78%
Social rents from council
115
3.83%
Other forms of private rent
53
1.76%
Total households: 3,004

Property prices in Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 in Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton 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 Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£406,500
Flats5£100,000
Semi-Detached18£247,500
Terraced10£207,500

10 years median price trend in Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton.

All postcodes in Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton

NR325HU

Church Lane

NR325LP

The Street

NR325AF

Orchard Close

NR325NA

Browston Lane

NR325NG

Yarmouth Road

NR324AQ

Yarmouth Road

NR325BE

Lakeside Rise

NR325HJ

Gladstone Road

NR325LS

Blacksmiths Loke

NR321UY

The Ravine

NR325AB

The Street

NR325HQ

Station Road

NR325QE

Blundeston Road

NR324JW

The Meads

NR325BB

Wickfield Close

NR324JR

Clover Way

NR324JY

Middle Way

NR324LX

Gainsborough Drive

NR324TD

Saturn Close

NR325AL

Barkis Meadow

NR325DN

Holly Farm Cottages

NR325EU

Larkspur Close

NR324LP

Sutherland Drive

NR324PB

North Parade

NR324PR

Corton Road

NR325BD

Lakeside Rise

NR325BW

Lowestoft Road

NR324LS

Spencer Drive

NR324NU

Glebe Close

NR325DP

Camps Heath

NR325DZ

Leisure Way

NR325EE

Border Lane

NR325LT

The Street

NR325LU

Yarmouth Road

NR325NB

Blocka Road

NR325NP

Dorking Road

NR325JJ

Wiggs Way

NR324FA

Lyndhurst Road

NR324LH

Georgian Grove

NR324PG

Heather Road

NR325NJ

Yarmouth Road

NR325HA

Corton Long Lane

NR325PW

Green Lane

NR325QB

The Street

NR325HN

The Street

NR324PA

North Parade

NR324NA

Hogarth Walk

NR325AH

Short Road

NR325AU

Lound Road

NR325AX

Church Road

NR324PW

Corton Road

NR325PF

Flixton Road

NR325PR

Blundeston Road

NR325JA

The Close

NR325PU

Blacksmith's Loke

NR324LW

Lowry Way

NR325AJ

Church Road

NR325DE

Crossway Cottages

NR325DF

Gunton Avenue

NR325PA

Wood Lane

NR325PJ

Flixton Road

NR324QG

Degas Gardens

NR325HZ

Mill Lane

NR325QF

Market Lane

NR324LY

Renoir Place

NR324NW

Cotman Close

NR325AW

Market Lane

NR325BA

Dickens Court

NR325EY

The Woodlands

NR324JT

Clover Way

NR325BF

Lakeside Rise

NR325LY

Hall Road

NR325QY

Morton Peto Close

NR324LT

Turner Close

NR324PL

Corton Road

NR325BX

Pickwick Drive

NR325QP

Staith Lane

NR324PJ

Corton Road

NR325LD

Stirrups Lane

NR325NQ

Elm Cottages

NR325PL

Flixton Road

NR324PQ

Links Road

NR325HL

Manor Park Road

NR325JD

Linda Close

NR325QG

Market Lane

NR325QX

Marsh Lane

NR324LZ

Monet Square

NR325LQ

Coast Road

NR324QA

Gunton Drive

NR324TB

Beeching Drive

NR325EF

Lothingland

NR325HY

Bakers Score

NR325DY

Pheasant Drive

NR325EA

Holly Hill

NR325HW

The Street

NR325HX

Church Lane

NR325NE

Back Lane

NR325PS

The Street

NR324LE

Gunton Church Lane

NR325AA

The Street

Data Sources

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