Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

FREEMAN STREET, NR23 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FREEMAN STREET, NR23 1BB.

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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 1BB 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
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR23 1BB — age 54, 51% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £461,015 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR23 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Freeman Street in Wells-next-the-Sea. Administratively it sits within Wells with Holkham ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

Within the NR23 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £461k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR23 1BB 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 1BB. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 461,015

1 sales · Mean £ 461,015

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

NR23 1BB has low crime rates — 19 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
P

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 Garden0.5 km
  • Fen Spirits Larder0.3 km
  • John's Rockshop0.4 km
  • Leftleys Costcutter0.5 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Admiral House B&B0.4 km
  • Anchorage B&B0.2 km
  • B & B 12 Mill Road0.4 km
  • Crown Hotel0.7 km
  • Machrimore B&B0.8 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Ollies Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Golden Fleece0.4 km
  • Bowling Green Inn1.0 km
  • The Globe0.6 km
  • Wells Sailing Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Ground By Bringing The Outside In0.5 km
  • Mrs B's Tearoom0.5 km
  • Quayside Amusements0.4 km
  • Sands Restaurant0.4 km
  • Swirl0.5 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Plattens Fish & Chips Ltd0.4 km
  • Fortune House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wells Next The Sea0.6 km