PE36 5AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Le Strange Terrace, 0.2km from Hunstanton in Hunstanton. Administratively it sits within Hunstanton ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE36 5AJ offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE36 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00135602 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE STRANGE TERRACE, PE36 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE STRANGE TERRACE, PE36 5AJ.
259
43
£ 36,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE36 5AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 43, PE36 5AJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £153k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE36 5AJ. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 128,000
11 sales · Mean £ 131,500
Terraced
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE36 5AJ has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Smithdon High School
Hunstanton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- 21 The Green0.1 km
- G's0.4 km
- Harrison Brothers Rock N Roll Diner0.4 km
- Hunstanton Sea Life Aquarium0.5 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.3 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Ashleigh Lodge0.5 km
- Burleigh House Hotel0.3 km
- Glenberis Bed And Breakfast0.6 km
- Gemini Lodge0.5 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel0.2 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Hunstanton Sailing Club0.3 km
- Deweys At Hunstanton0.4 km
- Hunstanton Conservative Club0.3 km
- Hunstanton EBA Bowls Club0.6 km
- O'Quigleys Bar0.1 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- The Refreshment0.3 km
- Five Frying Fish0.1 km
- Libertys0.1 km
- Mr Eats0.4 km
- Reg's Fish And Chips0.3 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Rocky Thompsons0.4 km
- Kemps Fruit And Veg0.2 km
- Londis0.2 km
- World of Fun0.2 km
- Norfolk Deli0.3 km
- + 13 more
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Postcode Profile: PE365AJ · Data under Open Government Licence