NR23 1BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Blackhorse Yard in Wells-next-the-Sea. Administratively it sits within Wells with Holkham ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR23, NR23 1BN offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £580k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR23 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00136075 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKHORSE YARD, NR23 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKHORSE YARD, NR23 1BN.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR23 1BN combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£580k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR23 1BN. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 580,000
1 sales · Mean £ 580,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR23 1BN has low crime rates — 28 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
Alderman Peel High School
Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Foodstore0.9 km
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Coastal Community Supermarket0.8 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&B0.3 km
- Anchorage B&B0.0 km
- B & B 12 Mill Road0.3 km
- Crown Hotel0.5 km
- Machrimore B&B0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ollies Restaurant0.4 km
- The Golden Fleece0.2 km
- Bowling Green Inn0.8 km
- The Globe0.5 km
- Wells Sailing Club0.7 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: NR231BN · Data under Open Government Licence