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NR32 5DW

Camps Heath

Oulton Broad

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Detailed insights for NR32 5DW

Overview

Postcode NR32 5DW 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 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton is £50,767 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR32 5DW.

Flood risk

No risk

Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton near NR32 5DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oulton Broad North located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
145
Population density
30.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.62(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.12(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.5(-45%)
Burglary
2.62(-6%)
Vehicle crime
1.75(-60%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
138
95.83%
Other
2
1.39%
Chinese
1
0.69%
Other Asian
1
0.69%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.69%
Total population: 144

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
37
28.91%
Level 3 (A level)
29
22.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
17.19%
No qualifications
18
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
8.59%
Total 16+ residents: 128

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
31
47.69%
Owns with a mortgage
20
30.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
18.46%
Social rents from council
2
3.08%
Total households: 65

Property prices in Oulton Broad

Median price£247,750
Price per sq ft£287
Sales (last 12 months)164
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £301K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oulton Broad over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached75£285,000£306
Semi-Detached52£235,000£273
Terraced32£197,500£229
Flats5£105,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oulton Broad

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oulton Broad.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oulton Broad.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oulton Broad.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oulton Broad.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oulton Broad in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR32 5DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR32 5DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 2025Laurel Cottage, Queens Highway, Lowestoft, NR32 5DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£317,500
09 May 2025Tudor Cottage, Wood Lane, Lowestoft, NR32 5EBDetachedFreehold£435,000
25 Jul 2025Tara, Church Lane, Lowestoft, NR32 5DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the NR32 5DW postcode area, located within Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR32 5DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryOulton Broad Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryThe Limes Primary AcademyFree schools

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR32 5DW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR32 5DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miOne StopSands Lane, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3HSWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district (2025-26).

Band A£1,482
Band B£1,729
Band C£1,975
Band D£2,222
Band E£2,716
Band F£3,210
Band G£3,704
Band H£4,445

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NR32 5DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrée Marise Diana Gee

Oulton Broad - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Edward Nicholas Back

Oulton Broad - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Keith Gordon Robinson

Oulton Broad - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jess Asato

Lowestoft - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictEast SuffolkE07000244
Parliamentary ConstituencyLowestoftE14001344
WardOulton BroadE05012754
ParishOultonE04009507
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gunton East, Corton & SomerleytonE02006302
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Suffolk 001DE01030259
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR32 5DW

Is NR32 5DW (Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton) safe?

The area around NR32 5DW 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.

What is the average house price near NR32 5DW?

The median sale price around NR32 5DW in Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton is £247,750 (about £287 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR32 5DW?

There are 2 schools close to NR32 5DW, including Oulton Broad Primary School (Outstanding) and The Limes Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NR32 5DW?

NR32 5DW 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).

Who represents NR32 5DW (Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lowestoft covering NR32 5DW 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).

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.