PE36 5AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bishops Road, 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 mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Residents here average 60 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE36 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00135608 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BISHOPS ROAD, PE36 5AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPS ROAD, PE36 5AX.
191
60
£ 36,800 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE36 5AX 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 5AX is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 78% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £150k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE36 5AX. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE36 5AX has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
7 nearby- Ellinbrook House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel1.0 km
- Gemini Lodge0.3 km
- Gate Lodge Guest House0.7 km
- Station House0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- The Coffee Pot0.8 km
- Thomas's Showboat Family Leisure Centre0.8 km
- 21 The Green0.8 km
- Georgies Cafe0.9 km
- Joe's0.8 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Star Pizza Kebab0.8 km
- Five Frying Fish0.8 km
- Libertys0.7 km
- Mr Eats0.4 km
- Reg's Fish And Chips0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Princess Theatre0.8 km
- Searles Supermarket0.4 km
- Rocky Thompsons0.4 km
- Azams0.8 km
- Rock & Puff0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Fountain Sports Bar0.4 km
- Smokey Jo's Restaurant And Grill0.4 km
- Sundowners Family Lounge Bar0.2 km
- The Boathouse Bar And Restaurant0.0 km
- O'Quigleys Bar0.7 km
- + 5 more
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Postcode Profile: PE365AX · Data under Open Government Licence