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

BISHOPS ROAD, PE36 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPS ROAD, PE36 5AX.

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Population

191

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE36 5AX 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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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PE36 5AX is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 78% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £150k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

PE36 5AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bishops Road, 0.8km from Hunstanton in Hunstanton. Administratively it sits within Hunstanton ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. Residents here average 60 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PE36 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00135608 (shared with 10 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 5AX. The average age is 60.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

PE36 5AX has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime3

school Local Schools

P

Hunstanton Primary School

Good168 pupils0.6 km
S

Smithdon High School

Requires Improvement609 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Ellinbrook House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • The Golden Lion Hotel1.0 km
  • Gemini Lodge0.3 km
  • Gate Lodge Guest House0.7 km
  • Station House0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • The Coffee Pot0.8 km
  • Thomas's Showboat Family Leisure Centre0.8 km
  • 21 The Green0.8 km
  • Georgies Cafe0.9 km
  • Joe's0.8 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Star Pizza Kebab0.8 km
  • Five Frying Fish0.8 km
  • Libertys0.7 km
  • Mr Eats0.4 km
  • Reg's Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Princess Theatre0.8 km
  • Searles Supermarket0.4 km
  • Rocky Thompsons0.4 km
  • Azams0.8 km
  • Rock & Puff0.8 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Fountain Sports Bar0.4 km
  • Smokey Jo's Restaurant And Grill0.4 km
  • Sundowners Family Lounge Bar0.2 km
  • The Boathouse Bar And Restaurant0.0 km
  • O'Quigleys Bar0.7 km
  • + 5 more