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.
FREEMAN STREET, NR23 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FREEMAN STREET, NR23 1BB.
228
54
£ 41,100 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR23 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Alderman Peel High School
Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: NR231BB · Data under Open Government Licence