Gunton Road
South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £197,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 30% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 30% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£197,500).
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 30% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£197,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £197,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Gunton Road is located in South Norfolk, near Wymondham, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 767 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 320 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 777m away. The median property price is £197,500, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 46 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Gunton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Wymondham Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool 409m · 5 min walk
- New Revolution Health & Fitness Club 1335m · 17 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Ogden Court Community Hospital 708m · 9 min walk
- Foot Sure 827m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- King's Head Meadow 553m · 7 min walk
- Ketts Park 652m · 8 min walk
- Rothbury Road Playground 710m · 9 min walk
- Tolls Meadow 792m · 10 min walk
- Priory Gardens 851m · 11 min walk
schools (3)
- Wymondham High Academy 659m · 8 min walk
- Robert Kett Primary School 906m · 11 min walk
- Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham 1026m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Vimy Ridge — South Norfolk45
- Willow Herb Walk — South Norfolk43
- Papillon Road — South Norfolk44
- Burroughs Way — South Norfolk46
- Bramble Way — South Norfolk43
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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