PE36 5BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on George Raines Close, 0.5km from Hunstanton in Hunstanton. Administratively it sits within Hunstanton ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE36 5BJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PE36 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00135606 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE RAINES CLOSE, PE36 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE RAINES CLOSE, PE36 5BJ.
339
45
£ 36,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE36 5BJ 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
PE36 5BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 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 5BJ. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 207,500
4 sales · Mean £ 213,750
Semi-Detached
£ 196,250
2 sales · Mean £ 196,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE36 5BJ has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Ashleigh Lodge0.9 km
- Ellinbrook House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Glenberis Bed And Breakfast1.0 km
- Gate Lodge Guest House0.4 km
- Station House0.3 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Candy Castle0.3 km
- Kemps Fruit And Veg0.6 km
- Rocky Thompsons0.3 km
- Norfolk Deli0.7 km
- Thompsons Sweets0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Alive Oasis0.3 km
- Berni Beans0.6 km
- McCarthy & Stone Eastland Grange0.6 km
- The Terrace0.5 km
- Beccas Kitchen0.8 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Five Frying Fish0.5 km
- Libertys0.4 km
- Mr Eats0.3 km
- Reg's Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Sally's Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- O'Quigleys Bar0.4 km
- The Honeystone0.3 km
- The Wash & Tope Arms0.4 km
- Waterside Bar0.4 km
- Deweys At Hunstanton0.4 km
- + 7 more
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Postcode Profile: PE365BJ · Data under Open Government Licence