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Hunstanton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Hunstanton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 9,332. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,332 Population 3,988/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
26.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,780 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,780 median income, 4.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$343,422 home value, $1,170/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population9,332
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density3,988/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 7%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,780
Per Capita$46,780
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

C+
Home Value$343,422
Rent$1,170
Ownership67.5%
Housing Units3,733

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain26.2 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+39.7%

Community

Population9,332
Population Density3,988 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates52.9500°, 0.5000°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation26.2 inches (665 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$46,780
Median Age47.5 years

About Hunstanton

Hunstanton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 9,332. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Hunstanton has a population of 9,332 with a density of 3,988 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles. The median age is 47.5 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (6.8%), with 2.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.7% of residents. 5.6% of the population are veterans. 5.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

9,332
Total Population
3,988
People / sq mi
47.5yrs
Median Age
22% above United Kingdom avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.7%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.3%

Social Characteristics

Hunstanton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Hunstanton is $46,780, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,780 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $900, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 849 business establishments. 20.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hunstanton vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$46,780
38% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,780
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)849

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit2.1%
Work from Home20.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Hunstanton is $343,422, 22% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,170 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 67.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,733 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$343,422
22% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,170
1% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.5%
Owner-Occupied67.5%
Renter-Occupied32.5%
Housing Units3,733

Property Tax

Hunstanton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density3,988/sq mi
Coordinates52.9500°N, 0.5000°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.60"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 9, 2018.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 75 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 68 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 114 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 92 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 118 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 98 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 78 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 85 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 117 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 113 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 102 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 132 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 87 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 129 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 73 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 58 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 129 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 25 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Hunstanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.5").

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23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31% below the national average of 33.7%. 39.7% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.3%
31% below United Kingdom avg
High School+39.7%
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3,988/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit2.1%
Work from Home20.5%

Schools in Hunstanton

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Smithdon High School - - - -
Glebe House School - - - -
Hunstanton Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hunstanton

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BIG BARN RADIO pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio West Norfolk - MP3 160 kbps
KL1 Radio 60s to 90s MP3 192 kbps
Time 2 Chill Radio chillout, downtempo MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Hunstanton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Church Farm
Hunstanton Heritage Centre
North Runcton Art Gallery Museum
St George's Guildhall
Stories of Lynn
The Lynn Museum
True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum

Libraries in Hunstanton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dersingham Library0.0
Gaywood Library0.0
Heacham Parish Library0.0
Hunstanton Library0.0
King's Lynn Library0.0
Skegness Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hunstanton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Burgh Field Carboot
Fantasy Island
Hunstanton Market
Ingoldmells Market
Skegness Town Market

Hotels in Hunstanton

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caley Hall Hotel
Golden Lion Hotel
Le Strange Arms hotel
Marine Hotel
The Burleigh

Restaurants in Hunstanton

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chives
Eric's Pizza
Fishers Traditional Fish & Chips
Henry's
Joe's Family Restaurant
The Lifeboat Inn
The North Gate Indian Restaurant

Cafes in Hunstanton

25 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Becca's Kitchen
Berni Beans
Cafe Legge
Cliff Top Cafe
Costa
Driftwood Parlour
Em's Den
Five Frying Fish
Georgies Cafe
Hunstanton Ski Cafe and Bar
Mim's
NWT Holme Dunes Visitor Centre Café
Pavilion Cafe
Salad Bowl Cafe
Sunset Cafe
Tesco Cafe
The Caffe
The Coffee Pot
The Copper Kettle
The Norfolk Deli Cafe
The Old Town Beach Cafe
The Refreshment Bar
The Spontaneous Cuppa
The Terrace
Thornham Deli

Theatres in Hunstanton

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Princess Theatre

Monuments in Hunstanton

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cross on the Green
Hunstanton Cenotaph

Theme Parks in Hunstanton

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rainbow Park

Dentists in Hunstanton

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hunstanton Dental Laboratory

Bus Stations in Hunstanton

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hunstanton

Gas Stations in Hunstanton

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tesco Fuel

Banks in Hunstanton

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nationwide

Shopping Malls in Hunstanton

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Strange Old Barns Antiques & Craft Centre

Gyms in Hunstanton

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alive Oasis

Golf Courses in Hunstanton

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hunstanton Golf Club
Hunstanton Putting Green
Pitch & Putt

Breweries in Hunstanton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Anchor Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Hunstanton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hunstanton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashley's Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blue Tile Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Boston Aerodrome-Small Airport
Boughton North Airfield-Small Airport
Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brooklands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Burnham Airstrip-Small Airport
Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chatteris Airfield-Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cowbit Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Airstrip-Small Airport
Crowland Glider Field-Small Airport
Cuxwold Airfield-Small Airport
East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
East Winch Airstrip-Small Airport
Eastfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Exning Airstrip-Small Airport
Felthorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Fen End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fenland Airfield-Small Airport
Fir Grove Airstrip-Small Airport
Foxburrow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Ashfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Great Massingham Airfield-Small Airport
Green Lane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hinderclay Meadows Airfield-Small Airport
Holly Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Horham Airstrip-Small Airport
Jubilee Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kimberley Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Kingfisher's Bridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Knettishall Airstrip-Small Airport
Langham Airstrip-Small Airport
Langmoor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lark Engine Farmhouse Airstrip-Small Airport
Lindens Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Haugh Hall Private Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hunstanton

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hunstanton Post Office
Old Hunstanton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hunstanton

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Catholic Church of Our Lady and Saint Edmund
Hunstanton Methodist Church
Primitive Methodist Chapel
Sain Mary's Church
Saint Andrew's Church
Saint Edmund
Saint Mary the Virgin
Union Church

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hunstanton

What is the population of Hunstanton?

Hunstanton has a population of 9,332 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3,988 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Hunstanton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,780, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $343,422 (22% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hunstanton?

Hunstanton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.2 inches.

How is the job market in Hunstanton?

Hunstanton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $900. There are 849 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hunstanton?

The median home value in Hunstanton is $343,422. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,170. The homeownership rate is 67.5%.

How are the schools in Hunstanton?

23.3% of adults in Hunstanton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.7% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Hunstanton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hunstanton is 6.8% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 2.3% Asian. 93.7% of residents speak only English at home. 5.6% of the population are military veterans. 5.9% of residents have a disability.

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