Town Pop. 4,317

Living in Hunstanton: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hunstanton scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Hunstanton most outperforms the national norm: 45/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 48/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the PE31 postcode district, Hunstanton ranks 4th. On lifestyle specifically, Hunstanton sits 17 points above the PE31 district figure of 28/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see PE31 postcode district.

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Hunstanton scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
83.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 165 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 35 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Public order 24 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 20 crimes
  2. 2 Crescent Lane 15 crimes
  3. 3 South Beach Road 15 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
76
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Hunstanton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Smithdon High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital20.8 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital36.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital37 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHeacham Group Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,160 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
42
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 187 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate37.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed37.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired48.8%Student1.8%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.6%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary31%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)13.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.1%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership70.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Kings Lynn and West Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
King's Lynn 13 mi
Havenhouse 15.4 mi
Skegness 15.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 27
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 76
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £258,373 53
Detached £350,000 20
Semi-detached £250,000 13
Flat / Maisonette £187,500 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£145k £243k £345k £444k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Old Hunstanton 37 1.4 mi away ⇄
Heacham 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Holme next the Sea 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sedgeford 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Thornham 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Snettisham 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ingoldisthorpe 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Shepherd's Port 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Dersingham 42 6.2 mi away ⇄
Docking 32 6.2 mi away ⇄
Brancaster 43 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hunstanton a nice place to live?

Hunstanton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hunstanton is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hunstanton?

Hunstanton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 360 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hunstanton?

Among the top-rated schools in Hunstanton are Hunstanton Primary School and Smithdon High School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hunstanton in total.

What are house prices like in Hunstanton?

The current median house price in Hunstanton is £258,373, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £350,000, semi-detached £250,000, flat £187,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 13%. There were 53 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hunstanton in context

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Postcode districts in Hunstanton

PE31 42 ⇄
PE36 38 ⇄

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