NR23 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood within the NR23 district of North Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Wells with Holkham ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR23 1AY is 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 45% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NR23 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00136081 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR23 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR23 1AY.
216
55
£ 41,100 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR23 1AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NR23 1AY has a significant social housing presence — 45% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR23 1AY. The average age is 55.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR23 1AY has low crime rates — 25 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 Foodstore0.6 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&B0.3 km
- B & B 12 Mill Road0.2 km
- Crown Hotel0.4 km
- Machrimore B&B0.5 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ollies Restaurant0.2 km
- The Golden Fleece0.1 km
- Bowling Green Inn0.6 km
- The Globe0.3 km
- Wells Sailing Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Ground By Bringing The Outside In0.1 km
- Mrs B's Tearoom0.0 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: NR231AY · Data under Open Government Licence