PE36 is a postcode district in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England, covering 321 active and 74 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PE36 (17%) is characterised by a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (15%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes PE36 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PE36 are around £307k, down 13.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PE36 at 197 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 55 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PE36 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England
PE36 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PE36 postcode area.
groups
Population6,239
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Avg Age55
payments
Avg Income£ 37,133 /yr
work
Employed36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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9/10family_restroomFamily
3/10favoriteHealth
1/10workEmployment
1/10diversity_3Diversity
6/10paymentsAffluence
3/10directions_transitTransit
1/10homeHome Ownership
7/10trending_upInvestment
4/10psychology
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE36 spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £307k. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.
home £307,833 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%
Economic Activity
36%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences521
Anti-social behaviour154
Criminal damage and arson139
Public order105
Other theft94
school Local Schools
P
Hunstanton Primary School
Good168 pupils
P
West Town Primary Academy
Good387 pupils
S
Smithdon High School
Requires Improvement609 pupils
A
Richard Barnes Academy
Inadequate102 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Daughters of Divine Charity
- Ashleigh Lodge
- Burleigh House Hotel
- Caley Hall Hotel Ltd
- Ellinbrook House Bed & Breakfast
- + 17 more
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Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Princess Theatre
- Premier York Avenue Convenience Store
- Richard's Butchers
- Rock & Puff
- Rocky Thompsons
- + 22 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- King William IV Country Inn & Restaurant
- Ancient Mariner Inn
- The Gin Trap
- The Honeystone
- The Lifeboat Inn
- + 15 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Driftwood Cafe And Ice Cream Parlour
- Hunstanton Helping Hands Cafe
- 21 The Green
- Alive Oasis
- Beccas Kitchen
- + 41 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Libertys
- Mims Coffee Shop And East Coast Gelato
- Mr Eats
- PS I Love Food
- Reg's Fish And Chips
- + 10 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
- Tesco
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Area Profile: PE36 · Data under Open Government Licence