NR23 is a postcode district in North Norfolk, East of England, covering 227 active and 18 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NR23 (46%) is characterised by a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (16%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a former rural industrial area with older, long-settled residents. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes NR23 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NR23 are around £408k, up 17.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NR23 at 166 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 50 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NR23 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
NR23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NR23 postcode area.
2,995
50
£ 39,950 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
NR23 is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £408k. Property prices are trending up 17.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Avenue Junior School
The Parkside School, Norwich
Recreation Road Infant School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School
Alderman Peel High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Bay House Bed & Breakfast
- Admiral House B&B
- Anchorage B&B
- Armeria Bed & Breakfast
- B & B 12 Mill Road
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Three Horseshoes Inn & B&B
- Bowling Green Inn
- Ollies Restaurant
- Stiffkey Red Lion
- The Carpenters Arms
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Bay
- Nelsons Coffee Shop
- Bang In Wells
- Beach Cafe
- Courtyard Cafe
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Victoria's Belted Burger Bar
- Fortune House
- Plattens Fish & Chips Ltd
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Foodstore
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Norfolk Brickyard
- Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store
- Alexandra Howell Deli
- Arthur Howell
- Arthur Howell Bakery
- + 16 more
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Area Profile: NR23 · Data under Open Government Licence