Hunstanton vs King's Lynn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
King's Lynn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 44% lower. Hunstanton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hunstanton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hunstanton
£425,723
King's Lynn
£295,774
Crime Rate
Hunstanton
57.9
King's Lynn
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hunstanton
100.0%
King's Lynn
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Hunstanton
356.5
King's Lynn
414.8
EPC Rating
Hunstanton
68.1
King's Lynn
68.1
Median Income
Hunstanton
£30,060
King's Lynn
£30,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Hunstanton commands an average of £425,723, compared with £295,774 in King's Lynn – a difference of 44%. The most affordable entry point in Hunstanton is a flat at £180,932, while in King's Lynn it is a flat at £118,015.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Hunstanton (£180,932 vs £118,015).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hunstanton prices grew faster — 43% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandHunstanton has a crime rate of 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than King's Lynn at 57.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hunstanton is violent-crime, while in King's Lynn it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Hunstanton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.5% in King's Lynn. There are 2 schools in Hunstanton and 19 in King's Lynn.
Hunstanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
King's Lynn School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 19 schools (16 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hunstanton | King's Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 19 |
| Primary | 1 | 16 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 414.8 Mbps in King's Lynn and 356.5 Mbps in Hunstanton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Hunstanton and 97.2% in King's Lynn. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Hunstanton and 78% in King's Lynn.
King's Lynn is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (415 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hunstanton, scoring 68.1 on average (band C) compared to 68.1 (band C) in King's Lynn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,382 in Hunstanton and £1,382 in King's Lynn. 52.9% of homes in Hunstanton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.9% in King's Lynn.
Hunstanton has more energy-efficient housing — 52.9% reach band C or above, vs 52.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,060 in Hunstanton and £30,060 in King's Lynn. The median age is 48 in Hunstanton and 48 in King's Lynn. Employment rates stand at 53.7% in Hunstanton and 53.7% in King's Lynn. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Hunstanton versus 67% in King's Lynn. Hunstanton has a population of 4,230 and King's Lynn has 47,604.
| Indicator | Hunstanton | King's Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,230 | 47,604 |
| Median Age | 48 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £30,060 | £30,060 |
| Employment Rate | 53.7% | 53.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.3% | 23.3% |
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