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

CRESCENT ROAD, PE36 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT ROAD, PE36 5BU.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

PE36 5BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 14.3% year-on-year.

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

PE36 5BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crescent Road, 0.4km from Hunstanton in Hunstanton. Administratively it sits within Hunstanton ward and the North West Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, PE36 5BU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, up 14.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE36 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00135604 (shared with 9 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 5BU. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 240,000

19 sales · Mean £ 248,073

Semi-Detached

£ 267,500

4 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Detached

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

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

PE36 5BU has low crime rates — 44 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 offences50
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson11
Shoplifting9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Hunstanton Primary School

Good168 pupils0.5 km
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Smithdon High School

Requires Improvement609 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 Castle0.2 km
  • Kemps Fruit And Veg0.5 km
  • Rocky Thompsons0.2 km
  • Norfolk Deli0.6 km
  • Thompsons Sweets0.6 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Alive Oasis0.2 km
  • Berni Beans0.4 km
  • McCarthy & Stone Eastland Grange0.5 km
  • The Terrace0.4 km
  • Beccas Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Five Frying Fish0.4 km
  • Libertys0.3 km
  • Mr Eats0.2 km
  • Reg's Fish And Chips0.2 km
  • Sally's Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • O'Quigleys Bar0.3 km
  • The Honeystone0.2 km
  • The Wash & Tope Arms0.3 km
  • Waterside Bar0.3 km
  • Deweys At Hunstanton0.4 km
  • + 7 more