Postcode NR32 5BL is located in a rural village, within the Lothingland ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton is £50,767 per year. The nearest station is Somerleyton, about 2.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Blundeston (Millennium Green).
Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,518 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton is £50,767 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR32 5BL.
Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton near NR32 5BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Somerleyton located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Blundeston (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Blundeston (Millennium Green) |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £281,250 (about £277 per square foot) in Lothingland area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £762,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £408,500 | £308 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £272,500 | £299 |
| Terraced | 7 | £192,000 | £202 |
| Flats | 3 | £107,000 | £255 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £313,500 | £189,950 | £135,000 |
| 2017 | £365,000 | £184,950 | £145,000 |
| 2018 | £285,000 | £175,475 | £154,498 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £207,500 | £155,000 |
| 2020 | £370,000 | £195,000 | £191,000 |
| 2021 | £417,500 | £234,500 | £184,500 |
| 2022 | £385,000 | £290,000 | £221,500 |
| 2023 | £426,250 | £245,000 | £204,250 |
| 2024 | £445,000 | £234,000 | £235,000 |
| 2025 | £420,000 | £245,000 | £198,500 |
| 2026 | £386,000 | £278,750 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210 | £197 | £160 |
| 2017 | £211 | £204 | £202 |
| 2018 | £224 | £211 | £198 |
| 2019 | £236 | £226 | £212 |
| 2020 | £271 | £238 | £207 |
| 2021 | £303 | £261 | £227 |
| 2022 | £333 | £298 | £275 |
| 2023 | £322 | £285 | £230 |
| 2024 | £310 | £267 | £250 |
| 2025 | £313 | £285 | £207 |
| 2026 | £260 | £250 | — |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR32 5BL.
In the NR32 5BL postcode area, located within Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NR32 5BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Geoffrey Ashdown
Lothingland - Elected 4 May 2023
Jess Asato
Lowestoft - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR32 5BL records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NR32 5BL in Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton is £281,250 (about £277 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NR32 5BL, including Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NR32 5BL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,518 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lowestoft covering NR32 5BL is Jess Asato (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Geoffrey Ashdown (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.