PE36 5BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beach Terrace Road, 0.2km from Hunstanton, New 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. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PE36 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00135602 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEACH TERRACE ROAD, PE36 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACH TERRACE ROAD, PE36 5BQ.
259
43
£ 36,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE36 5BQ 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PE36 5BQ's 52% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE36 5BQ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE36 5BQ has low crime rates — 41 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
Hunstanton Primary School
Smithdon High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Ashleigh Lodge0.7 km
- Ellinbrook House Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
- Glenberis Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
- Gate Lodge Guest House0.2 km
- Station House0.1 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Candy Castle0.3 km
- Kemps Fruit And Veg0.4 km
- Rocky Thompsons0.3 km
- Norfolk Deli0.5 km
- Thompsons Sweets0.5 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Alive Oasis0.3 km
- Berni Beans0.4 km
- McCarthy & Stone Eastland Grange0.5 km
- The Terrace0.3 km
- Beccas Kitchen0.6 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Five Frying Fish0.2 km
- Libertys0.0 km
- Mr Eats0.3 km
- Reg's Fish And Chips0.2 km
- Sally's Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- O'Quigleys Bar0.1 km
- The Honeystone0.1 km
- The Wash & Tope Arms0.1 km
- Waterside Bar0.0 km
- Deweys At Hunstanton0.5 km
- + 7 more
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Postcode Profile: PE365BQ · Data under Open Government Licence