Town Pop. 383

Living in Old Hunstanton: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Old Hunstanton scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the PE36 postcode district.

On lifestyle specifically, Old Hunstanton sits 14 points below the PE36 district figure of 40/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (82). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE36 postcode district.

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Old Hunstanton scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
167.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 21 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 571% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Yarrow Drive 13 crimes
  2. 2 Downs Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Lighthouse Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 3.9 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
76
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital21.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital37.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department37.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHeacham Group Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity1,160 patients per GP
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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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate36.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed36.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired52.5%Student1.7%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary21.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)12.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)4.1%
Home ownership77.2%
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
14
King's Lynn 14.4 mi
Havenhouse 14.8 mi
Skegness 15 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Old Hunstanton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Holme next the Sea 37 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hunstanton 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Heacham 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Thornham 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sedgeford 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Snettisham 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Brancaster 43 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ingoldisthorpe 40 6.0 mi away ⇄
Docking 32 6.2 mi away ⇄
Shepherd's Port 0 6.2 mi away ⇄
Brancaster Staithe 42 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Hunstanton a nice place to live?

Old Hunstanton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Old Hunstanton is 37/100, 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 Old Hunstanton?

Old Hunstanton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Old Hunstanton in context

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Postcode districts in Old Hunstanton

PE36 38 ⇄

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