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

PE36 5BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE36 5BG.

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Population

191

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE36 5BG 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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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PE36 5BG is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 78% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

PE36 5BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Hunstanton, New in Hunstanton. Administratively it sits within Hunstanton ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, PE36 5BG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PE36 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00135608 (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 5BG. 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

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

PE36 5BG has low crime rates — 42 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft7
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Hunstanton Primary School

Good168 pupils0.7 km
S

Smithdon High School

Requires Improvement609 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Ashleigh Lodge0.8 km
  • Ellinbrook House Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
  • Glenberis Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
  • Gate Lodge Guest House0.3 km
  • Station House0.2 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Candy Castle0.1 km
  • Kemps Fruit And Veg0.5 km
  • Rocky Thompsons0.1 km
  • Norfolk Deli0.6 km
  • Thompsons Sweets0.6 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Alive Oasis0.1 km
  • Berni Beans0.5 km
  • McCarthy & Stone Eastland Grange0.6 km
  • The Terrace0.5 km
  • Beccas Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Five Frying Fish0.4 km
  • Libertys0.1 km
  • Mr Eats0.1 km
  • Reg's Fish And Chips0.0 km
  • Sally's Fish Bar0.1 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • O'Quigleys Bar0.2 km
  • The Honeystone0.2 km
  • The Wash & Tope Arms0.3 km
  • Waterside Bar0.1 km
  • Deweys At Hunstanton0.6 km
  • + 7 more