NR23 1AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Quay in Wells-next-the-Sea. Administratively it sits within Wells with Holkham ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NR23 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00136084 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE QUAY, NR23 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE QUAY, NR23 1AR.
159
54
£ 41,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR23 1AR 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.
Area Character
NR23 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 62% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR23 1AR. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR23 1AR has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School
Alderman Peel High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Foodstore0.7 km
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Country Garden0.2 km
- Fen Spirits Larder0.2 km
- John's Rockshop0.1 km
- Leftleys Costcutter0.2 km
- The Chocolate Deli0.1 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Admiral House B&B0.4 km
- Anchorage B&B0.3 km
- B & B 12 Mill Road0.3 km
- Crown Hotel0.4 km
- Machrimore B&B0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ollies Restaurant0.3 km
- The Golden Fleece0.1 km
- Bowling Green Inn0.7 km
- The Globe0.4 km
- Wells Sailing Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Ground By Bringing The Outside In0.1 km
- Mrs B's Tearoom0.1 km
- Quayside Amusements0.1 km
- Sands Restaurant0.1 km
- Swirl0.0 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Plattens Fish & Chips Ltd0.1 km
- Fortune House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wells Next The Sea0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR231AR · Data under Open Government Licence