Postcode NR32 5BQ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Oulton Broad 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 Oulton Broad North, about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 3.1% 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 5BQ.
Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton near NR32 5BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oulton Broad North located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Oulton Broad North | N/A | Walking directions to Oulton Broad North |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £247,750 (about £287 per square foot) in Oulton Broad area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £735,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 75 | £285,000 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £235,000 | £273 |
| Terraced | 32 | £197,500 | £229 |
| Flats | 5 | £105,000 | £179 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £213,450 | £96,500 | £164,000 | £150,450 |
| 2017 | £227,995 | £106,500 | £174,000 | £154,995 |
| 2018 | £236,995 | £110,000 | £184,995 | £149,996 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £100,000 | £189,000 | £155,000 |
| 2020 | £269,000 | £127,500 | £190,000 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £272,000 | £130,000 | £200,000 | £173,000 |
| 2022 | £310,000 | £130,000 | £231,000 | £198,000 |
| 2023 | £306,250 | £125,000 | £243,500 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £297,000 | £140,000 | £220,000 | £194,500 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £133,000 | £230,000 | £203,000 |
| 2026 | £297,500 | £132,500 | £237,500 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215 | £139 | £200 | £186 |
| 2017 | £221 | £189 | £203 | £180 |
| 2018 | £235 | £157 | £225 | £190 |
| 2019 | £253 | £164 | £232 | £177 |
| 2020 | £243 | £177 | £232 | £191 |
| 2021 | £257 | £166 | £235 | £207 |
| 2022 | £304 | £183 | £293 | £249 |
| 2023 | £295 | £190 | £276 | £226 |
| 2024 | £282 | £271 | £285 | £236 |
| 2025 | £303 | £199 | £286 | £242 |
| 2026 | £287 | £168 | £238 | £245 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR32 5BQ.
In the NR32 5BQ postcode area, located within Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Oulton Broad Primary School | Community school | Outstanding | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | The Limes Primary Academy | Free schools | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR32 5BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Sands Lane, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3HS | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 5BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrée Marise Diana Gee
Oulton Broad - Elected 4 May 2023
Edward Nicholas Back
Oulton Broad - Elected 4 May 2023
Keith Gordon Robinson
Oulton Broad - Elected 4 May 2023
Jess Asato
Lowestoft - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR32 5BQ 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 5BQ in Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton is £247,750 (about £287 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to NR32 5BQ, including Oulton Broad Primary School (Outstanding) and The Limes Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NR32 5BQ is Oulton Broad North, about 1,386 m away.
NR32 5BQ 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 5BQ is Jess Asato (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrée Marise Diana Gee (Conservative and Unionist Party), Edward Nicholas Back (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Keith Gordon Robinson (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.