Postcode NR23 1LR is located in a rural town, within the Wells with Holkham ward of North Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wells & Blakeney area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wells & Blakeney is £47,780 per year. The nearest station is Sheringham, about 14.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Buttlands.
Wells & Blakeney has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,601 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Wells & Blakeney has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wells & Blakeney is £47,780 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR23 1LR.
Wells & Blakeney near NR23 1LR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sheringham located about 14.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Buttlands | Small | Walking directions to Buttlands |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £413 per square foot) in Wells with Holkham area, with individual transactions ranging from £186,480 up to £860,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £502,500 | £416 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £441,500 | £526 |
| Terraced | 9 | £258,202 | £394 |
| Flats | 2 | £205,000 | £406 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £399,995 | £277,500 | £235,000 | £135,965 |
| 2017 | £512,500 | £298,000 | £369,995 | £396,000 |
| 2018 | £471,000 | £368,500 | £358,000 | £366,250 |
| 2019 | £592,500 | £190,000 | £357,500 | £433,500 |
| 2020 | £493,500 | £224,950 | £435,000 | £305,000 |
| 2021 | £526,830 | £156,000 | £412,265 | £432,500 |
| 2022 | £575,000 | £520,000 | £405,000 | £431,000 |
| 2023 | £541,750 | £325,000 | £448,000 | £455,000 |
| 2024 | £487,500 | £475,000 | £400,000 | £437,500 |
| 2025 | £560,000 | £210,000 | £454,000 | £370,000 |
| 2026 | £490,000 | £210,000 | £430,000 | £355,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £342 | £301 | £266 | £186 |
| 2017 | £339 | £380 | £358 | £337 |
| 2018 | £351 | £395 | £367 | £411 |
| 2019 | £385 | £360 | £410 | £419 |
| 2020 | £422 | £452 | £428 | £382 |
| 2021 | £529 | £323 | £412 | £504 |
| 2022 | £478 | £575 | £428 | £570 |
| 2023 | £571 | £441 | £466 | £607 |
| 2024 | £470 | £402 | £440 | £447 |
| 2025 | £443 | £413 | £394 | £412 |
| 2026 | £402 | £398 | £532 | £767 |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR23 1LR.
In the NR23 1LR postcode area, located within Wells & Blakeney, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR23 1LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Polka Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1JG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 1-3 Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Kinsley Store | 76 Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AQ | Walking directions to Kinsley Store |
Annual council tax rates for North Norfolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NR23 1LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Peter Garry Fisher
Wells with Holkham - Elected 4 May 2023
Steffan Aquarone
North Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR23 1LR records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NR23 1LR in Wells & Blakeney is £440,000 (about £413 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to NR23 1LR, including Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Alderman Peel High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NR23 1LR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,601 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Norfolk covering NR23 1LR is Steffan Aquarone (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Garry Fisher (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.