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

WAVENEY ROAD, PE36 5DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAVENEY ROAD, PE36 5DQ.

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Population

219

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE36 5DQ 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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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PE36 5DQ has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 27.4% year-on-year.

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

PE36 5DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waveney Road, 0.7km from Hunstanton in Hunstanton. Administratively it sits within Hunstanton ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PE36 5DQ 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. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, down 27.4% year-on-year. 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 5DQ are sourced from Output Area E00135607 (shared with 5 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 5DQ. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 191,500

10 sales · Mean £ 202,450

Terraced

£ 158,500

2 sales · Mean £ 158,500

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

PE36 5DQ has low crime rates — 29 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson8
Shoplifting6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Hunstanton Primary School

Good168 pupils0.2 km
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Smithdon High School

Requires Improvement609 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Candy Castle0.5 km
  • Kemps Fruit And Veg0.7 km
  • Rocky Thompsons0.5 km
  • Norfolk Deli0.9 km
  • Thompsons Sweets0.8 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Alive Oasis0.5 km
  • Berni Beans0.7 km
  • McCarthy & Stone Eastland Grange0.7 km
  • The Terrace0.7 km
  • Beccas Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Five Frying Fish0.8 km
  • Libertys0.7 km
  • Mr Eats0.5 km
  • Reg's Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Sally's Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Ellinbrook House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • Gate Lodge Guest House0.6 km
  • Station House0.5 km
  • The Richmond Bed & Breakfast And Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Golden Lion Hotel0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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