NR23 1AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Shop Lane 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 62% 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. Property: Prices average £424k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR23 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00136084 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHOP LANE, NR23 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHOP LANE, NR23 1AW.
159
54
£ 41,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR23 1AW 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
No single demographic signal dominates NR23 1AW — age 54, 62% ownership, 32% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £424k 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 1AW. 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
£ 399,950
3 sales · Mean £ 398,316
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR23 1AW has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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 Foodstore0.6 km
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Country Garden0.1 km
- Fen Spirits Larder0.3 km
- John's Rockshop0.2 km
- Leftleys Costcutter0.1 km
- The Chocolate Deli0.2 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 Road0.2 km
- Crown Hotel0.3 km
- Machrimore B&B0.5 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ollies Restaurant0.2 km
- The Golden Fleece0.2 km
- Bowling Green Inn0.6 km
- The Globe0.3 km
- Wells Sailing Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Ground By Bringing The Outside In0.0 km
- Mrs B's Tearoom0.1 km
- Quayside Amusements0.2 km
- Sands Restaurant0.2 km
- Swirl0.1 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Plattens Fish & Chips Ltd0.2 km
- Fortune House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wells Next The Sea0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR231AW · Data under Open Government Licence