Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

WELLS ROAD, NR23 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLS ROAD, NR23 1AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

212

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

NR23 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £470k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £470k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

NR23 1AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wells Road, 0.4km from Muckledyke in North Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Priory ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR23, NR23 1AJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR23 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00136073 (shared with 11 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 1AJ. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 411,250

6 sales · Mean £ 387,500

Detached

£ 540,000

9 sales · Mean £ 715,777

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

4 sales · Mean £ 363,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NR23 1AJ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Theft from the person1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Church Cottage B&B0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Stiffkey Red Lion0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wells Next The Sea5.2 km
  • Sheringham19.0 km