Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

BAKERS YARD, NR23 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAKERS YARD, NR23 1BF.

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Population

200

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR23 1BF 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.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR23 1BF spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £433k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 6.1% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £433k, down 6.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR23 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00136082 (shared with 22 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 1BF. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 21%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 433,549

2 sales · Mean £ 433,549

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

NR23 1BF has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Alderman Peel High School

Good559 pupils1.0 km
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Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School

Good218 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Coastal Community Supermarket0.7 km
  • Country Garden0.5 km
  • Fen Spirits Larder0.2 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&B0.1 km
  • B & B 12 Mill Road0.4 km
  • Crown Hotel0.6 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 Inn0.9 km
  • The Globe0.6 km
  • Wells Sailing Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Plattens Fish & Chips Ltd0.4 km
  • Fortune House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wells Next The Sea0.6 km