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Gunton & St Margarets

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About

Gunton & St Margarets is a coastal ward in the Lowestoft area, characterised by residential streets and direct access to the North Sea. The area includes the suburban neighbourhood of Gunton and the more distinct coastal settlement of St Margarets, which sits on low cliffs. Its eastern boundary is defined by the shoreline, featuring a mix of sandy beaches and eroding cliffs. The land use is primarily housing, with local shops and services concentrated along main roads like Corton Long Lane.

A notable feature is the isolated, historic St Margaret's Church, which stands alone on the cliff top surrounded by open space, separate from the main residential areas. The ward contains areas of caravan parks and holiday accommodations, reflecting its seaside location. Inland, the landscape transitions to quieter suburban housing and some light industrial estates near the railway line, which marks part of its western boundary.

Area overview

On average Gunton & St Margarets has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gunton & St Margarets is £46,624 per year. There are 3 schools in Gunton & St Margarets: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Gunton & St Margarets is home to around 9,716 people, with a population density of about 2,291.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gunton & St Margarets Population
9,716
Population density
2,291.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.77(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.89(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.79(+115%)
Shoplifting
9.98(+40%)
Public order
9.06(+74%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,306
95.81%
Other White
108
1.11%
Irish
43
0.44%
Chinese
42
0.43%
Other Asian
41
0.42%
Total population: 9,713

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,052
25.45%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,643
20.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,300
16.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,207
14.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,013
12.56%
Total 16+ residents: 8,064

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,853
43.99%
Owns with a mortgage
977
23.2%
Social rents from council
668
15.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
423
10.04%
Other social rented
220
5.22%
Total households: 4,212

Property prices in Gunton & St Margarets

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £245,500 in Gunton & St Margarets area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gunton & St Margarets 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 & St Margarets over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£345,000
Flats4£95,000
Semi-Detached27£233,000
Terraced25£193,000

10 years median price trend in Gunton & St Margarets

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gunton & St Margarets.

Data Sources

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