NR23 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.2km from Wighton in North Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Walsingham ward and the Broadland constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 43.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR23 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00136193 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, NR23 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, NR23 1AL.
209
49
£ 39,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR23 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NR23 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £350k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 43.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR23 1AL. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Detached
£ 420,000
3 sales · Mean £ 483,333
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
3 sales · Mean £ 259,276
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NR23 1AL has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Chalk Farm House Bed & Breakfast0.0 km
- Meadow View Guest House0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Shrublands B&B0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Carpenters Arms0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wells Next The Sea4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR231AL · Data under Open Government Licence