James Street is in Hunstanton and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE36 5HE is located in the Hunstanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about James Street, Hunstanton, PE36 5HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE36 5HG, PE36 5HD, PE36 6AG, PE36 5HH, PE36 5HB, PE36 5NP, PE36 5HA, PE36 5EP, PE36 6AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE36 5HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.8% | 55.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 41.2% | 44.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PE36 5HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 13.8% | 11.8% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -26.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 51.8% | 5.3% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 28.5% | 26.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 20.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (52.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 20.9% | 20% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -28.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.5% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 31% | 34.5% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 21.8% |
| Bad health | 11.6% | 9% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around PE36 5HE this area, 40.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.8% | 40.8% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 22.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 9.5% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 8.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 10.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 21.6% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.4% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 93.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 93.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 69.8% | 46.2% | 23.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Brancaster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Brancaster and the 154th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunstanton Infant School James Street, Hunstanton, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £297,422 | 2024-02-09 | £295,191 |
| 3 James Street, Hunstanton, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2020-09-14 | £276,158 |
| 7 James Street, Hunstanton, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2020-02-21 | £314,471 |
| 1 James Street, Hunstanton, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-01-03 | £368,498 |
| 11 James Street, Hunstanton, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2014-05-01 | £540,761 |
PE36 5HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE36 5HE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 71% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 240 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunstanton Primary School Collingwood Road , PE36 5DY | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heacham Infant and Nursery School School Road , Heacham PE31 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,179 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heacham Junior School College Drive , Heacham PE31 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithdon High School Downs Road , PE36 5HY | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe House School 2 Cromer Road , PE36 6HW | - not rated | 503 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beccas Kitchen | 12 Greevegate, Hunstanton | 120 yd | |
| The Norfolk Deli Cafe | Unit 2, 8 Greevegate | 127 yd | |
| Hunstanton Pizza | 40 High Street, Hunstanton | 132 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa, 26 High Street | 132 yd | |
| Georgies Cafe | Georgies Café, 6 High Street | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunstanton Conservative Club | 24 High Street, Hunstanton | 132 yd | |
| Hunstanton EBA Bowls Club | Cromer Road, Hunstanton | 306 yd | |
| Deweys At Hunstanton | Hunstanton United Services Social Club, 27 Homefields Road | 364 yd | |
| The Wash & Tope Arms | 10 - 12 Le Strange Terrace, Hunstanton | 401 yd | |
| Hunstanton Sailing Club | North Promenade, Hunstanton | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supafry | 28-30 Greevegate, Hunstanton | 115 yd | |
| The China Garden House | Northgate, Hunstanton | 199 yd | |
| Tina's Sandwich Bar | 11 The Green, Hunstanton | 228 yd | |
| The Refreshment | 2 Cliff Parade, Hunstanton | 323 yd | |
| Five Frying Fish | 19B The Green, Hunstanton | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 76-90 Westgate, Hunstanton | 99 yd | |
| Tesco | Southend Road, Hunstanton | 669 yd | |
| Tesco | Southend Road, Hunstanton | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hunstanton Recreation Ground GREEVEGATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 306 yd |
| Hunstanton Community Centre AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Glebe House School And Nursery CROMER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 436 yd |
| Smithdon High School DOWNS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| Oasis Leisure Centre (Hunstanton) SEAGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 614 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.