PE36 5BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Beach Road, 1.2km from Hunstanton, New 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. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 55.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE36 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00135608 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH BEACH ROAD, PE36 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH BEACH ROAD, PE36 5BA.
191
60
£ 36,800 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE36 5BA 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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 78% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, PE36 5BA is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 60). Property prices are trending down 55.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE36 5BA. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 250,000
13 sales · Mean £ 358,307
Terraced
£ 135,000
16 sales · Mean £ 135,812
Flat
£ 133,750
30 sales · Mean £ 124,833
Semi-Detached
£ 127,500
2 sales · Mean £ 127,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around PE36 5BA is above average at 109 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
Hunstanton Primary School
Smithdon High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Libertys0.9 km
- Mr Eats0.7 km
- Reg's Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Sally's Fish Bar0.7 km
- Vegas Fish Bar0.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Candy Castle0.7 km
- Rocky Thompsons0.7 km
- Searles Supermarket0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Alive Oasis0.7 km
- Hunstanton Primary School After School Club And Breakfast Cl1.0 km
- G's0.7 km
- Harrison Brothers Rock N Roll Diner0.7 km
- Hunstanton Sea Life Aquarium0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Gemini Lodge0.7 km
- Station House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fountain Sports Bar0.0 km
- Smokey Jo's Restaurant And Grill0.0 km
- Sundowners Family Lounge Bar0.1 km
- The Boathouse Bar And Restaurant0.4 km
- The Honeystone0.9 km
- + 1 more
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Postcode Profile: PE365BA · Data under Open Government Licence