Wodehouse Road is in Hunstanton and in King'S Lynn And West Norfolk district. PE36 6JW is located in the Brancaster 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 Wodehouse Road, Hunstanton, PE36 6JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE36 6JB, PE36 6JL, PE36 6JG, PE36 6NX, PE36 6JN, PE36 6JH, PE36 6JY, PE36 6JA, PE36 6JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE36 6JW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 48.6% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49% | 51.4% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 6JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 14.8% | 20.1% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 55.2% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 12.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 10.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.4% | 43.9% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 35.3% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 16.2% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 11.8% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 14.4% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 35.3% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 98.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 97.6% | 95.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 95.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 69.5% | 46.2% | 23.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wodehouse Road was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% lower than the Brancaster average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Wodehouse Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Brancaster and the 158th lowest crime rate of 485 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19A Wodehouse Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2026-03-20 | £20,000 |
| 21 Wodehouse Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2025-03-19 | £932,958 |
| 19 Wodehouse Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-08-19 | £816,000 |
| 19A Wodehouse Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2021-03-26 | £267,500 |
| 33 Wodehouse Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-09-15 | £448,308 |
PE36 6JW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PE36 6JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6JW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunstanton Infant School James Street , PE36 5HE | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunstanton Primary School Collingwood Road , PE36 5DY | 3out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithdon High School Downs Road , PE36 5HY | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithdon High School Downs Road , PE36 5HY | 3out of 4 | 2,115 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 | 1,389 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Beach Cafe | 50 Sea Lane, Old Hunstanton | 143 yd | |
| The Neptune Inn | 85 Old Hunstanton Road, Old Hunstanton | 381 yd | |
| Lighthouse Cafe | The Lighthouse, Lighthouse Close | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Mariner Inn | Golf Course Road, Old Hunstanton | 153 yd | |
| Village Hall & Social Club | 36 Old Hunstanton Road, Old Hunstanton | 310 yd | |
| Hunstanton Golf Club | Golf Course Road, Old Hunstanton | 390 yd | |
| Redgate Rangers Football Club | Sports Pavillion, Old Hunstanton Road | 406 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hunstanton Golf Club GOLF COURSE ROAD | golf | 388 yd |
| Sports Pavilion (Redgate Rangers Fc) OLD HUNSTANTON ROAD | grass pitches | 495 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 | 4.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 4.3% |
| 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 | 47.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.