NR23 postcode: what it's like to live there
The NR23 district covers Wells-next-the-Sea, Wicken Green Village, Docking. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£442k
England £300k
Recorded crime
49
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
4.0 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£36,809
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
23%
of homes
Council tax
£2,425
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
56 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in NR23
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£560k
Semi-detached
£388k
Terraced
£303k
Primary schools in NR23
- Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School · NR23 1JG · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 4% in England
Secondary schools in NR23
- Alderman Peel High School · NR23 1RB · Good (2022) · Bottom 36% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in NR23
- Little Gillies · NR23 1JG
GP surgeries in NR23
- Wells Health Centre · NR23 1JP
Neighbourhoods in NR23
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of NR23 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells & Blakeney | 91% | £442k | Low | 56 min |
| Walsingham & Raynham | 8% | £280k | Very low | 56 min |
Questions
Where is the NR23 postcode?
NR23 covers 3 neighbourhoods in Wells-next-the-Sea, Wicken Green Village, Docking, with 232 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in NR23?
The typical home price across NR23's neighbourhoods is £442k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in NR23?
1 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a NR23 postcode.