NR23 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Jicklings Yard in Wells-next-the-Sea. Administratively it sits within Wells with Holkham ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, NR23 1AU 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £555k, down 49.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR23 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00136084 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JICKLINGS YARD, NR23 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JICKLINGS YARD, NR23 1AU.
159
54
£ 41,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR23 1AU 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. NR23 1AU's low deprivation rank, 62% ownership, and £555k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 49.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR23 1AU. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 555,000
2 sales · Mean £ 555,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR23 1AU has low crime rates — 29 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 Larder0.1 km
- John's Rockshop0.0 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&B0.2 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 Fleece0.0 km
- Bowling Green Inn0.7 km
- The Globe0.4 km
- Wells Sailing Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Ground By Bringing The Outside In0.2 km
- Mrs B's Tearoom0.1 km
- Quayside Amusements0.0 km
- Sands Restaurant0.0 km
- Swirl0.1 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Plattens Fish & Chips Ltd0.0 km
- Fortune House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wells Next The Sea0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR231AU · Data under Open Government Licence