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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 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 7 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
85
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
50.36(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.39(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.77(+37%)
Other theft
5.51(-1%)
Vehicle crime
4.89(+7%)
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

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 in Gunton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gunton West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£317,500
Flats7£100,000
Semi-Detached22£220,000
Terraced33£176,000

10 years median price trend in Gunton West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gunton West.

All postcodes in Gunton West

NR322LU

St Peters Street

NR322RW

Northgate

NR324HL

St Margarets Road

NR324GG

Millennium Way

NR324SP

Henham Road

NR322HT

Halcyon Crescent

NR324DF

Westhall Road

NR324BS

Telesia Court

NR324QN

Oulton Road

NR324XA

The Leas

NR324UU

Reydon Mews

NR324WT

The Pastures

NR322NL

Yeovil Road

NR322SF

Magnolia Court

NR324BE

Harris Avenue

NR324EZ

Somerton Avenue

NR324GA

Rowntree Close

NR324JL

Rumburgh Road

NR322SE

Myrtle Close

NR324AH

Yarmouth Road

NR324BL

Minos Road

NR324UX

Sotterley Close

NR324WA

Bentley Drive

NR324WD

Greenwood Way

NR324XG

Lawn Grove

NR324BG

Arnhem Court

NR324SY

Knightswood

NR324WU

Bosquet Close

NR324PT

Weston Road

NR322PL

Normanston Drive

NR324GY

Tubby Walk

NR324WX

Jenkins Green

NR322NB

St Peters Street

NR324JH

Spexhall Way

NR322HS

Hill Road

NR322NS

Minden Road

NR324JD

Church Road

NR324WY

Regan Close

NR322PN

Normanston Drive

NR324AF

Yarmouth Road

NR324ET

Ashley Downs

NR324ST

Blyford Road

NR324UQ

Stoven Close

NR322EZ

Rotterdam Road

NR324AA

Yarmouth Road

NR324BJ

Mylodon Road

NR324BD

Harris Avenue

NR324PX

Stoven Close

NR324EU

Ashley Downs

NR324DQ

Spashett Road

NR324JQ

Westhall Road

NR324TJ

Weston Road

NR324GF

Townsend Way

NR324DA

Mountbatten Road

NR324QW

Oulton Road

NR324TU

Peddars Way

NR322SA

Evergreen Road

NR324DD

Tedder Road

NR322SH

Broom Road

NR324NP

Astbury Road

NR324BA

Harris Avenue

NR324BQ

Europa Road

NR324TH

Village Way

NR322HB

Rotterdam Road

NR324BX

Hopelyn Close

NR324TT

Peddars Way

NR324UG

Mylodon Road

Data Sources

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