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Gunton West

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About

Gunton West is a small residential area located in East Suffolk, near the coastal town of Lowestoft. The area is primarily made up of quiet streets with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, offering a suburban feel. Local amenities include a convenience store and a primary school, catering to daily needs. The nearby Gunton Woods provides green space for walking and outdoor activities.

The area is well-connected by road, with the A12 providing easy access to Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. Public transport options are limited, making car travel more practical for most residents. Gunton West is close to the coast, with beaches like Corton and Lowestoft just a short drive away. The area is mostly residential, with little commercial activity, making it a quiet place to live.

Area overview

On average Gunton West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 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 of residents in Gunton West is £33,200 per year. There are 7 schools in Gunton West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
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

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

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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 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
Detached17£290,000
Flats7£100,000
Semi-Detached22£220,000
Terraced33£178,000

10 years median price trend in Gunton West

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.