Postcode NR32 5HS is located in an urban city, 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 low crime levels, with around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 Lowestoft, about 2.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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 5HS.
Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton near NR32 5HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lowestoft located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR32 5HS.
In the NR32 5HS postcode area, located within Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR32 5HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Village Shop | The Street, East Suffolk, NR32 5HP | Walking directions to Village Shop |
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 5HS, 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 5HS records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5HS 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 5HS, including Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NR32 5HS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,663 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 5HS 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.