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Hunstanton

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About

Hunstanton ward encompasses the coastal town of Hunstanton and the adjacent village of Old Hunstanton. The area is defined by its position on The Wash, featuring a distinctive striped cliff face of red and white chalk. The town centre includes a promenade, a green, and traditional seaside amenities.

The local economy is oriented towards tourism and services, with a working lighthouse and a lifeboat station. The ward contains residential areas, the Hunstanton Golf Club, and stretches of beach. Agricultural land and the Peddars Way long-distance path extend inland from the settlement.

Area overview

On average Hunstanton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hunstanton is £42,447 per year. There are 3 schools in Hunstanton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hunstanton is home to around 4,230 people, with a population density of about 1,296.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hunstanton Population
4,230
Population density
1,296.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.99(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.22(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.62(+3%)
Other theft
6.15(+11%)
Public order
4.26(-18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,960
93.62%
Other White
103
2.43%
Irish
25
0.59%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
23
0.54%
Other
21
0.5%
Total population: 4,230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,002
26.32%
Level 4 qualifications or above
814
21.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
603
15.84%
Level 3 (A level)
499
13.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
484
12.71%
Total 16+ residents: 3,807

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,163
53.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
383
17.51%
Owns with a mortgage
292
13.35%
Other social rented
248
11.34%
Other forms of private rent
49
2.24%
Total households: 2,187

Property prices in Hunstanton

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 in Hunstanton area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hunstanton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hunstanton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£392,500
Flats16£178,750
Semi-Detached14£246,000
Terraced10£258,750

10 years median price trend in Hunstanton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hunstanton.

All postcodes in Hunstanton

PE365BB

South Beach Road

PE365JA

Mercedes Avenue

PE365PD

Andrews Place

PE366AJ

Austin Street

PE366ES

Kings Road

PE365PB

Dianas Drove

PE365PG

Harrys Way

PE366BF

York Avenue

PE366DT

Boston Square

PE366EY

Queens Drive

PE365FL

Daisy Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.