PE36 5AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westgate, 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 — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE36 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00135602 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTGATE, PE36 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTGATE, PE36 5AU.
259
43
£ 36,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE36 5AU 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
PE36 5AU is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE36 5AU. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 142,500
1 sales · Mean £ 142,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE36 5AU has low crime rates — 34 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Ashleigh Lodge0.5 km
- Ellinbrook House Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
- Glenberis Bed And Breakfast0.6 km
- Gate Lodge Guest House0.0 km
- Station House0.1 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Candy Castle0.4 km
- Kemps Fruit And Veg0.2 km
- Rocky Thompsons0.4 km
- Norfolk Deli0.3 km
- Thompsons Sweets0.3 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Alive Oasis0.4 km
- Berni Beans0.2 km
- McCarthy & Stone Eastland Grange0.3 km
- The Terrace0.2 km
- Beccas Kitchen0.4 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Five Frying Fish0.2 km
- Libertys0.2 km
- Mr Eats0.4 km
- Reg's Fish And Chips0.3 km
- Sally's Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- O'Quigleys Bar0.1 km
- The Honeystone0.1 km
- The Wash & Tope Arms0.1 km
- Waterside Bar0.2 km
- Deweys At Hunstanton0.3 km
- + 5 more
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Postcode Profile: PE365AU · Data under Open Government Licence