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

WAVENEY CLOSE, PE36 5DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAVENEY CLOSE, PE36 5DH.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

65

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

18%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE36 5DH 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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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 90% owner-occupation and an average age of 65, PE36 5DH is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

PE36 5DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waveney Close, 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 quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 65 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k. 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 5DH are sourced from Output Area E00135603 (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 5DH. The average age is 65.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

18%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 207,500

6 sales · Mean £ 210,041

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

PE36 5DH has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Hunstanton Primary School

Good168 pupils0.2 km
S

Smithdon High School

Requires Improvement609 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Candy Castle0.6 km
  • Kemps Fruit And Veg0.8 km
  • Rocky Thompsons0.6 km
  • Norfolk Deli0.9 km
  • Thompsons Sweets0.9 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Alive Oasis0.6 km
  • Berni Beans0.8 km
  • McCarthy & Stone Eastland Grange0.7 km
  • The Terrace0.7 km
  • Beccas Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Five Frying Fish0.8 km
  • Libertys0.7 km
  • Mr Eats0.6 km
  • Reg's Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • Sally's Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Ellinbrook House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • Gate Lodge Guest House0.6 km
  • Station House0.6 km
  • The Richmond Bed & Breakfast And Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Golden Lion Hotel0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • O'Quigleys Bar0.7 km
  • The Honeystone0.6 km
  • The Wash & Tope Arms0.7 km
  • Waterside Bar0.7 km
  • Deweys At Hunstanton0.5 km
  • + 5 more