NR23 1BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hammond Square in Wells-next-the-Sea. Administratively it sits within Wells with Holkham ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, NR23 1BP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00136075 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMMOND SQUARE, NR23 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMMOND SQUARE, NR23 1BP.
128
55
£ 41,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR23 1BP spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR23 1BP. The average age is 54.6. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR23 1BP 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
15 nearby- Coastal Community Supermarket1.0 km
- Country Garden0.1 km
- Fen Spirits Larder0.2 km
- John's Rockshop0.1 km
- Leftleys Costcutter0.1 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Admiral House B&B0.4 km
- Anchorage B&B0.2 km
- B & B 12 Mill Road0.2 km
- Crown Hotel0.4 km
- Machrimore B&B0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ollies Restaurant0.2 km
- The Golden Fleece0.1 km
- Bowling Green Inn0.7 km
- The Globe0.3 km
- Wells Sailing Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Ground By Bringing The Outside In0.1 km
- Mrs B's Tearoom0.1 km
- Quayside Amusements0.1 km
- Sands Restaurant0.1 km
- Swirl0.1 km
- + 9 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: NR231BP · Data under Open Government Licence