Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

STAITHE STREET, NR23 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAITHE STREET, NR23 1AF.

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Population

159

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NR23 1AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR23 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR23 1AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Staithe Street in Wells-next-the-Sea. Administratively it sits within Wells with Holkham ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, NR23 1AF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NR23 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00136084 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR23 1AF. The average age is 53.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NR23 1AF has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Shoplifting6
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School

Good218 pupils0.5 km
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Alderman Peel High School

Good559 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Foodstore0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Country Garden0.0 km
  • Fen Spirits Larder0.3 km
  • John's Rockshop0.2 km
  • Leftleys Costcutter0.0 km
  • The Chocolate Deli0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Admiral House B&B0.3 km
  • Anchorage B&B0.4 km
  • B & B 12 Mill Road0.2 km
  • Crown Hotel0.3 km
  • Machrimore B&B0.4 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Ollies Restaurant0.1 km
  • The Golden Fleece0.2 km
  • Bowling Green Inn0.5 km
  • The Globe0.2 km
  • Wells Sailing Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Ground By Bringing The Outside In0.0 km
  • Mrs B's Tearoom0.1 km
  • Quayside Amusements0.2 km
  • Sands Restaurant0.2 km
  • Swirl0.2 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Plattens Fish & Chips Ltd0.2 km
  • Fortune House0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wells Next The Sea0.3 km