King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England, England
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PE36 5BA postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 92.4%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ3). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 5 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 16 Jan 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £150,000Based on 27 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Jan 2026
- Gigabit availability 92.4%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ3
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 5 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 27 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Jan 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 92.4%, with 92.4% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ3.
Transport
4 within 400mPE36 5BA links 4 transport stops within 400m and 12 within 800m. 4 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Holiday Camp (BCT) at about 375m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
28 within 1200mPE36 5BA currently links 28 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 19 food and drink, 4 nightlife, 3 grocery. The closest mapped place is Nisa Local at about 117m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,070 online job adverts observedKing's Lynn and West Norfolk local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 1,269 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched PE36 5BA in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
5 nearby school rows5 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for PE36 5BA. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 21PE36 5BA has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 21 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 160, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 73 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£150,000
Strong sample. Based on 27 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Jan 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of PE36 5BA, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
19 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (10), fast food (7), restaurant (2).
Amenity group
Nightlife
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (4).
Amenity group
Grocery
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by supermarket (2), convenience (1).
Amenity group
Fuel
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by fuel station (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Grocery
Nisa Local
Supermarket in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Hunstanton Ski Cafe and Bar
Cafe at 3, South Beach Road, Hunstanton.
Food and drink
Sally's Fish 'N' Chips
Fast Food at Seagate Road, Hunstanton.
Nightlife
The Honeystone (Marston's)
Pub at 10, Southend Road, Hunstanton.
Grocery
Tesco
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Fuel
Tesco Fuel
Fuel Station in the current nearby-place seam.
Nearby schools
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Primary
Hunstanton Primary School
Primary option in PE36 5DY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Secondary
Smithdon High School
Secondary option in PE36 5HY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
All-through
Glebe House School
All-through option in PE36 6HW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
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Check broadband and mobile
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Check flood risk
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