Postcode report
Is NR23 1AA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NR23 1AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
NR23 1AA is a postcode in Wells with Holkham, North Norfolk, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NR23 1AA, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NR23 1AA are safety and property market signals, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NR23 1AA is based on North Norfolk 002 Census 2021. It covers 5,827 residents, 40 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 57, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near NR23 1AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NR23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £375k from 36 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NR23 1AA can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NR23 1AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NR23 1AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NR23 1AA
Is NR23 1AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 49% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NR23 1AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NR23 1AA?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NR23 1AA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NR23 1AA?
LocaleIQ matched NR23 1AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NR23 1AA?
The latest median sold price is £375k based on 36 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NR23 1AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.