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NR23

WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA

Norfolk, East Of England, England

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NR23 covers WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA in Norfolk, East Of England.

Avg price £589,708
1yr change ▼ 16.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£589,708

▼ 16.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

105% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

152 Mbps

Property Prices in NR23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NR23 is £589,708, which is 67% above the Norfolk average of £352,657.

Properties in NR23 cost 105.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NR23 have fallen 16.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £684,959 55
Semi-detached £414,283 31
Terraced £467,789 44
Flat £338,273 11
All types £589,708 157

5-Year Price History

£517K £546K £574K £603K £631K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NR23

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NR23 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NR23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NR23 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School Primary Good mi
Alderman Peel High School Secondary Good mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

103,217

Population

67

Median Age

20%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
20.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NR23 are 152.0 Mbps, with 93% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 57% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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152.0 Mbps

Avg Download

27.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

85%

Superfast Coverage

30%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NR23 is collected by North Norfolk. The Band D rate is £2,129/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NR23 — WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA

Area Summary

NR23 (WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA) offers above-average property prices (£589,708, 105% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (152 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NR23 WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA

What is the average house price in NR23 WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA?
The average house price in NR23 (WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA) is £589,708, based on 157 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 105% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 16.6% over the past year.
Is NR23 WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA a safe area to live?
Crime in NR23 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NR23 WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA?
The population of NR23 (WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA) is approximately 103,217 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 20% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in NR23?
The average broadband download speed in NR23 is 152 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 85% of premises, ultrafast to 30%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NR23 WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA?
There are 2 schools in or near NR23. 100% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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