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NR32 4QU Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NR32 4QU: area rating, property, schools and local change
NR32 4QU is a postcode in Gunton & St Margarets, East Suffolk, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NR32 4QU, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NR32 4QU are safety and local prosperity, while jobs is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NR32 4QU is based on East Suffolk 003 Census 2021. It covers 8,139 residents, 2,510 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near NR32 4QU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NR32 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £236k from 128 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NR32 4QU can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NR32 4QU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NR32 4QU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NR32 4QU
Is NR32 4QU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 31% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NR32 4QU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NR32 4QU?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NR32 4QU?
LocaleIQ matched NR32 4QU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NR32 4QU?
The latest median sold price is £236k based on 128 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NR32 4QU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.