Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

LAYLANDS YARD, NR23 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAYLANDS YARD, NR23 1DA.

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Population

228

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR23 1DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR23 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 54, 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 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Laylands Yard in Wells-next-the-Sea. Administratively it sits within Wells with Holkham ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

The people who live in NR23 1DA are typical of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR23 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00136080 (shared with 12 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 1DA. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 485,000

3 sales · Mean £ 475,000

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

NR23 1DA has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Alderman Peel High School

Good559 pupils1.0 km
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Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School

Good218 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Coastal Community Supermarket0.6 km
  • Country Garden0.6 km
  • Fen Spirits Larder0.4 km
  • John's Rockshop0.5 km
  • Leftleys Costcutter0.6 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Admiral House B&B0.5 km
  • Anchorage B&B0.3 km
  • B & B 12 Mill Road0.5 km
  • Crown Hotel0.7 km
  • Machrimore B&B0.9 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ollies Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Golden Fleece0.5 km
  • The Globe0.7 km
  • Wells Sailing Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Ground By Bringing The Outside In0.6 km
  • Mrs B's Tearoom0.5 km
  • Quayside Amusements0.5 km
  • Sands Restaurant0.5 km
  • Swirl0.5 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Plattens Fish & Chips Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wells Next The Sea0.7 km