Postcode sector · M32 0

Is Gorse Hill a good place to live?

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In Gorse Hill (M32 0), homes sell for around £356,572 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Flood risk in Gorse Hill M32 0

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Gorse Hill M32 0 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (81 of 5,563) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 32 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: mean £40,054, median £39,000 (135 sales)1996: mean £38,697, median £37,950 (128 sales)1997: mean £41,396, median £39,000 (127 sales)1998: mean £43,394, median £41,500 (155 sales)1999: mean £47,355, median £45,000 (197 sales)2000: mean £49,114, median £48,000 (202 sales)2001: mean £61,597, median £58,250 (174 sales)2002: mean £80,599, median £80,500 (240 sales)2003: mean £100,239, median £95,000 (294 sales)2004: mean £125,976, median £124,500 (350 sales)2005: mean £129,068, median £121,000 (172 sales)2006: mean £135,901, median £128,000 (237 sales)2007: mean £143,454, median £139,500 (222 sales)2008: mean £132,436, median £131,000 (99 sales)2009: mean £120,671, median £118,000 (135 sales)2010: mean £132,015, median £124,000 (90 sales)2011: mean £112,792, median £107,500 (91 sales)2012: mean £119,936, median £119,975 (112 sales)2013: mean £121,968, median £124,000 (119 sales)2014: mean £146,672, median £135,000 (156 sales)2015: mean £187,212, median £154,500 (208 sales)2016: mean £202,137, median £160,000 (148 sales)2017: mean £218,186, median £170,700 (177 sales)2018: mean £205,285, median £181,000 (209 sales)2019: mean £204,257, median £195,625 (168 sales)2020: mean £399,977, median £228,750 (172 sales)2021: mean £278,440, median £219,500 (308 sales)2022: mean £259,219, median £236,000 (236 sales)2023: mean £512,045, median £250,000 (190 sales)2024: mean £356,572, median £261,500 (144 sales)2025: mean £291,015, median £275,000 (137 sales)2026: mean £287,580, median £290,000 (25 sales)1995: mean £40,054, median £39,000 (135 sales)1996: mean £38,697, median £37,950 (128 sales)1997: mean £41,396, median £39,000 (127 sales)1998: mean £43,394, median £41,500 (155 sales)1999: mean £47,355, median £45,000 (197 sales)2000: mean £49,114, median £48,000 (202 sales)2001: mean £61,597, median £58,250 (174 sales)2002: mean £80,599, median £80,500 (240 sales)2003: mean £100,239, median £95,000 (294 sales)2004: mean £125,976, median £124,500 (350 sales)2005: mean £129,068, median £121,000 (172 sales)2006: mean £135,901, median £128,000 (237 sales)2007: mean £143,454, median £139,500 (222 sales)2008: mean £132,436, median £131,000 (99 sales)2009: mean £120,671, median £118,000 (135 sales)2010: mean £132,015, median £124,000 (90 sales)2011: mean £112,792, median £107,500 (91 sales)2012: mean £119,936, median £119,975 (112 sales)2013: mean £121,968, median £124,000 (119 sales)2014: mean £146,672, median £135,000 (156 sales)2015: mean £187,212, median £154,500 (208 sales)2016: mean £202,137, median £160,000 (148 sales)2017: mean £218,186, median £170,700 (177 sales)2018: mean £205,285, median £181,000 (209 sales)2019: mean £204,257, median £195,625 (168 sales)2020: mean £399,977, median £228,750 (172 sales)2021: mean £278,440, median £219,500 (308 sales)2022: mean £259,219, median £236,000 (236 sales)2023: mean £512,045, median £250,000 (190 sales)2024: mean £356,572, median £261,500 (144 sales)2025: mean £291,015, median £275,000 (137 sales)2026: mean £287,580, median £290,000 (25 sales) MeanMedian £512,045 £37,950 1995 2026*

Annual sold price in M32 0, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (25 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Who lives here

Median age
37
One-person households
32%
Households with children
32%
Households
8,797

Owned 57% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 21%

Census 2021 (ONS), for M32 0.

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Gorse Hill M32 0: frequently asked questions

Is Gorse Hill M32 0 a good place to live?

In Gorse Hill (M32 0), homes sell for around £356,572 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

How much are house prices in Gorse Hill M32 0?

Homes in Gorse Hill M32 0 sell for around £356,572 on average, based on 144 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Gorse Hill M32 0 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Gorse Hill M32 0 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (81 of 5,563) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 32 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Gorse Hill M32 0?

There are 3 schools in Gorse Hill M32 0 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Gorse Hill M32 0 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Gorse Hill M32 0, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Gorse Hill M32 0 a deprived area?

Gorse Hill M32 0 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).