Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

WELLS ROAD, NR22 6DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLS ROAD, NR22 6DN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

343

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,400 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR22 6DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

NR22 6DN has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR22 6DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wells Road, 0.3km from Great Walsingham in Little Walsingham. Administratively it sits within Walsingham ward and the Broadland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR22 6DN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 4.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR22 6DN are sourced from Output Area E00136192 (shared with 9 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 NR22 6DN. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

Semi-Detached

£ 207,500

2 sales · Mean £ 207,500

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

NR22 6DN has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Walsingham CE VA Primary School

Good40 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • The Chocolate Deli0.3 km
  • The Shrine Shop0.5 km
  • Walsingham Village Stores0.6 km
  • Ora et Labora0.6 km
  • Walsingham Farms Shop0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Dowy House Retreat0.5 km
  • Pilgrims Rest0.5 km
  • Reeds Barn B&B0.8 km
  • RC National Shrine0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Epiphany, Walsingham0.6 km
  • The Tearoom By The Old Pump Read & Digest0.6 km
  • The Shrine Refectory And Norton Room0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bull Walsingham0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wells Next The Sea6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Walsingham (Wells & Walsingham Railway)0.4 km
  • Walsingham (Wells & Walsingham Railway)0.4 km