Postcode Analysis King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England

HIGH STREET, PE36 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, PE36 5AB.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PE36 5AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PE36 5AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE36 5AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.1km from Hunstanton in Hunstanton. Administratively it sits within Hunstanton ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PE36 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00135618 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE36 5AB. The average age is 54.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PE36 5AB has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft8
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Smithdon High School

Requires Improvement609 pupils0.6 km
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Hunstanton Primary School

Good168 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • 21 The Green0.1 km
  • G's0.6 km
  • Harrison Brothers Rock N Roll Diner0.6 km
  • Hunstanton Sea Life Aquarium0.6 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.5 km
  • + 29 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Ashleigh Lodge0.3 km
  • Burleigh House Hotel0.2 km
  • Glenberis Bed And Breakfast0.4 km
  • Gemini Lodge0.6 km
  • The Golden Lion Hotel0.1 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Hunstanton Sailing Club0.3 km
  • Deweys At Hunstanton0.3 km
  • Hunstanton Conservative Club0.0 km
  • Hunstanton EBA Bowls Club0.4 km
  • O'Quigleys Bar0.2 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • The Refreshment0.2 km
  • Five Frying Fish0.1 km
  • Libertys0.4 km
  • Mr Eats0.6 km
  • Reg's Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Rocky Thompsons0.6 km
  • Kemps Fruit And Veg0.0 km
  • Londis0.0 km
  • World of Fun0.0 km
  • Norfolk Deli0.1 km
  • + 13 more