Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

THE QUAY, NR23 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE QUAY, NR23 1AS.

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Population

200

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR23 1AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR23 1AS spans multiple life stages — average age 53, 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 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Quay in Wells-next-the-Sea. Administratively it sits within Wells with Holkham ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, NR23 1AS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NR23 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00136082 (shared with 22 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 1AS. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

NR23 1AS has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4
Burglary3
Shoplifting3

school Local Schools

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Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School

Good218 pupils0.8 km
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Alderman Peel High School

Good559 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Foodstore0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Coastal Community Supermarket1.0 km
  • Country Garden0.3 km
  • Fen Spirits Larder0.0 km
  • John's Rockshop0.1 km
  • Leftleys Costcutter0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Admiral House B&B0.5 km
  • Anchorage B&B0.2 km
  • B & B 12 Mill Road0.3 km
  • Crown Hotel0.5 km
  • Machrimore B&B0.7 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Ollies Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Golden Fleece0.1 km
  • Bowling Green Inn0.8 km
  • The Globe0.5 km
  • Wells Sailing Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Ground By Bringing The Outside In0.3 km
  • Mrs B's Tearoom0.2 km
  • Quayside Amusements0.1 km
  • Sands Restaurant0.1 km
  • Swirl0.1 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Plattens Fish & Chips Ltd0.1 km
  • Fortune House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wells Next The Sea0.5 km