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Living in Hunstanton

Hunstanton is a city in the United Kingdom, and the figures below are its published values. The population of Hunstanton totalled 4,230 at the end of 2021.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Hunstanton?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Hunstanton.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Hunstanton yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Hunstanton?

The unemployment rate is 3.4 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk8

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Hunstanton is 3.4%. Of 384 cities with data, 230 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band9 cities: 0% to under 2%90–2230 cities: 2% to under 4%2302–4Hunstanton 3.4%107 cities: 4% to under 6%1074–630 cities: 6% to under 8%306–84 cities: 8% to under 10%48–103 cities: 10% to under 12%310–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)3,360 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk7Official
Unemployment rate3.4 %country median 3.5%31 Dec 2023www.ons.gov.uk8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Hunstanton. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Hunstanton. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count1 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official
School Count3 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official

Mobility and administration

Hunstanton's nearest airport was NWI, 61 km away and offered 8 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count8 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km61 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataNWI3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Hunstanton?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.94 µg/m³ · uk-air.defra.gov.uk6
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Hunstanton annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.9PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Hunstanton is 6.9 µg/m³. Of 104 cities with data, 52 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³14–522 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³225–652 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³526–7Hunstanton 6.927 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³277–82 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³28–9

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.94 µg/m³31 Dec 2024uk-air.defra.gov.uk6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

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Lofthouse4,185 residentsWheatley4,305 residentsWest Kingsdown4,310 residentsWoburn Sands4,310 residentsSend4,095 residentsBrundall4,380 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Hunstanton?

The published population was 4,230 people in 2021. Source: Office for National Statistics2

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population4,230 people31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics2Official

Is Hunstanton a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–69%
Student46%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 36–56%
Family44%strong on family, weak on safety · range 33–55%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Population4,230 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)3,360 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · www.ons.gov.uk
Unemployment rate3.4 %31 Dec 2023Official source · www.ons.gov.uk
PM2.5 — annual mean6.94 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · uk-air.defra.gov.uk
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Official source · Office for Students
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students3Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Hunstanton under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Hunstanton?

The published population was 4,230 people in 2021. Source: Office for National Statistics.

Is the air quality good in Hunstanton?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: uk-air.defra.gov.uk.

What is the unemployment rate in Hunstanton?

The unemployment rate is 3.4 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

What is the typical salary around Hunstanton?

The median gross salary is 3,360 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

Is Hunstanton a good place to live?

Hunstanton may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Hunstanton, United Kingdom: salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/hunstanton/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Hunstanton, United Kingdom: salary, jobs},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/hunstanton/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  2. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-04
  3. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. uk-air.defra.gov.uk uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-26
  7. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-27
  8. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-26

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