Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

THEATRE ROAD, NR23 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THEATRE ROAD, NR23 1DJ.

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Population

128

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Avg Age

55

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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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR23 1DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 50.0% year-on-year.

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

NR23 1DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Theatre Road in Wells-next-the-Sea. Administratively it sits within Wells with Holkham ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, NR23 1DJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £278k, down 50.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR23 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00136075 (shared with 17 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 1DJ. 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

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 219,000

3 sales · Mean £ 344,333

Terraced

£ 455,000

1 sales · Mean £ 455,000

Detached

£ 740,000

2 sales · Mean £ 740,000

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

NR23 1DJ has low crime rates — 31 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 offences19
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Alderman Peel High School

Good559 pupils0.8 km
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Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School

Good218 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Foodstore0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Coastal Community Supermarket0.7 km
  • Country Garden0.3 km
  • Fen Spirits Larder0.2 km
  • John's Rockshop0.3 km
  • Leftleys Costcutter0.3 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Admiral House B&B0.3 km
  • Anchorage B&B0.1 km
  • B & B 12 Mill Road0.2 km
  • Crown Hotel0.5 km
  • Machrimore B&B0.7 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Ollies Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Golden Fleece0.3 km
  • Bowling Green Inn0.8 km
  • The Globe0.4 km
  • Wells Sailing Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Ground By Bringing The Outside In0.3 km
  • Mrs B's Tearoom0.3 km
  • Quayside Amusements0.3 km
  • Sands Restaurant0.3 km
  • Swirl0.3 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Plattens Fish & Chips Ltd0.3 km
  • Fortune House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wells Next The Sea0.4 km