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Gunton West

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About

Gunton West is a residential area situated directly north of Lowestoft town centre, forming part of the wider Gunton suburb. The layout is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets with a mix of interwar and post-war housing, primarily semi-detached and detached homes. The area is bounded by Gunton Warren to the north, a significant area of coastal heathland and woodland.

The locality provides straightforward access to local amenities on nearby Gunton Lane and to the beaches of north Lowestoft. A specific feature is the historic Gunton Church, St. Peter, which stands isolated near the coast, separate from the main residential streets, surrounded by open land. The area maintains a distinct separation from the more densely built central parts of the town.

Area overview

On average Gunton West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 36.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gunton West is £43,476 per year. There are 4 schools in Gunton West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Gunton West is home to around 7,983 people, with a population density of about 3,833.1 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gunton West Population
7,983
Population density
3,833.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.61(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.9(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.77(+70%)
Vehicle crime
7.01(+59%)
Other theft
4.76(-13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,612
95.41%
Other White
118
1.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
36
0.45%
Irish
34
0.43%
Other Asian
31
0.39%
Total population: 7,978

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,703
27.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,084
17.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,024
16.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
988
15.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
861
13.8%
Total 16+ residents: 6,238

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
918
27.58%
Owns outright
845
25.39%
Owns with a mortgage
788
23.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
400
12.02%
Other social rented
304
9.13%
Total households: 3,328

Property prices in Gunton West

Median price£196,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £251K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Gunton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gunton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£332,500£309
Semi-Detached18£210,000£239
Terraced32£188,250£203
Flats5£100,000£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gunton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gunton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243,250£91,500£145,250£123,000
2017£253,375£93,500£167,500£136,000
2018£262,000£75,000£178,750£139,000
2019£265,000£75,000£158,000£144,000
2020£290,000£88,500£160,000£147,000
2021£280,000£90,000£182,500£169,000
2022£375,000£100,000£215,000£180,000
2023£350,000£103,750£222,500£185,750
2024£260,000£185,500£195,000
2025£333,750£96,500£220,000£175,750
2026£300,000£252,500£193,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gunton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gunton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£141£153£142
2017£227£129£187£145
2018£224£120£182£162
2019£229£151£181£163
2020£241£213£185£165
2021£252£152£195£191
2022£284£156£232£207
2023£275£160£227£205
2024£279£226£215
2025£290£164£235£200
2026£313£255£202
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gunton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gunton West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.