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Gunton & St Margarets

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About

Gunton & St Margarets is a coastal ward in East Suffolk, located north of Lowestoft. The area includes the villages of Gunton and Corton, along with the St Margarets parish. It features a mix of residential areas and open countryside, with the North Sea coastline forming its eastern boundary. The ward is known for its proximity to beaches and nature reserves, such as Gunton Warren.

The local economy is supported by small businesses and tourism, with seasonal visitors drawn to the coastal attractions. Transport links include the A12 road, providing connections to Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. Housing ranges from older cottages to modern developments, catering to a mix of permanent residents and second-home owners. The area maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with local amenities centred around village life.

Area overview

On average Gunton & St Margarets has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 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 of residents in Gunton & St Margarets is £36,860 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).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

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

Demographics

British

9,306

95.81%

Other White

108

1.11%

Irish

0.44%

Chinese

0.43%

Other Asian

0.42%

Total population: 9,713

Housing

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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £251,750 in Gunton & St Margarets area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £680,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	56	£327,500	£222,500	£279,125	£414,000	£541,250
Flats	4	£95,000	£76,400	£86,000	£108,000	£127,200
Semi-Detached	29	£240,000	£175,600	£220,000	£253,500	£323,200
Terraced	25	£193,000	£141,200	£170,000	£210,000	£286,000

10 years price trend in Gunton & St Margarets

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail