NR23 1BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Freeman Street in Wells-next-the-Sea. Administratively it sits within Wells with Holkham ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
For serious buyers, NR23 1BA is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £507k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR23 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00136075 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FREEMAN STREET, NR23 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FREEMAN STREET, NR23 1BA.
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
NR23 1BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £507k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £507k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR23 1BA. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 470,000
2 sales · Mean £ 470,000
Semi-Detached
£ 475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 475,000
Detached
£ 568,000
3 sales · Mean £ 559,733
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR23 1BA has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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 Foodstore0.9 km
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Coastal Community Supermarket0.9 km
- Country Garden0.3 km
- Fen Spirits Larder0.1 km
- John's Rockshop0.2 km
- Leftleys Costcutter0.3 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Admiral House B&B0.4 km
- Anchorage B&B0.1 km
- B & B 12 Mill Road0.3 km
- Crown Hotel0.6 km
- Machrimore B&B0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ollies Restaurant0.4 km
- The Golden Fleece0.2 km
- Bowling Green Inn0.9 km
- The Globe0.5 km
- Wells Sailing Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Ground By Bringing The Outside In0.3 km
- Mrs B's Tearoom0.3 km
- Quayside Amusements0.2 km
- Sands Restaurant0.2 km
- Swirl0.3 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Plattens Fish & Chips Ltd0.2 km
- Fortune House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wells Next The Sea0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NR231BA · Data under Open Government Licence