Last updated May 2026

Area guide · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Living in Hunstanton

A snapshot of life in Hunstanton, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Hunstanton is a village in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England with a population of 4,230. The average house price is £425,723 and the overall crime rate is 57.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Hunstanton ranks

Population

4,230

Avg House Price

£425,723

Crime Rate

57.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

357 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,060

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Hunstanton's detached homes (£543,458) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£180,932).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Hunstanton prices have risen 43% over the last 9 years (£296,831 → £425,723).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£543,458	£460,000	53
Semi-Detached	£295,857	£250,000	28
Terraced	£295,411	£264,500	24
Flat	£180,932	£178,750	22

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Hunstanton is 57.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Hunstanton: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Hunstanton Primary School	Primary	Good
Smithdon High School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Hunstanton averages 357 Mbps — 257% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Hunstanton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 52.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.1
% Rated C or Above	52.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,382

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,230
Median Age	48
Median Household Income	£30,060
Employment Rate	53.7%
Owner Occupied	67%
Degree-Level Qualified	23.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Hunstanton?

The average house price in Hunstanton is £425,723 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Hunstanton?

The most affordable entry point in Hunstanton is a flat, with an average price of £180,932.

Is Hunstanton a safe place to live?

Hunstanton has a recorded crime rate of 57.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Hunstanton?

Hunstanton has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Hunstanton?

Average broadband download speeds in Hunstanton are around 357 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.3% of premises.

How big is Hunstanton?

Hunstanton is a settlement in King's Lynn and West Norfolk with a population of approximately 4,230.

Most compared with

How does Hunstanton stack up against its neighbours?

Dersingham

Hunstanton

House price: £311,905 · £425,723
Crime rate: 57.9 · 57.9
Distance: 6.4 mi

Heacham

Hunstanton

House price: £319,998 · £425,723
Crime rate: 57.8 · 57.9
Distance: 2.1 mi

Hunstanton

King's Lynn

House price: £425,723 · £295,774
Crime rate: 57.9 · 57.9
Distance: 12.8 mi

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

Hunstanton

House price: £585,382 · £425,723
Crime rate: 52.1 · 57.9
Distance: 93.5 mi

Ampthill

Hunstanton

House price: £717,486 · £425,723
Crime rate: 48.6 · 57.9
Distance: 75.5 mi

Arlesey

Hunstanton

House price: £476,109 · £425,723
Crime rate: 48.6 · 57.9
Distance: 71.4 mi

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