Living in NR23, North Norfolk
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NR23 in North Norfolk. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Norfolk: £300,273, up 1.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around NR23
57 recorded home sales on the streets around central NR23 in the last 2 years, with a median of £411,500 and a range from £170,000 to £850,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 HIGH STREET, NR23 1EN | terraced | £355,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| FLAT 2 SMUGGLERS COVE NORTHFIELD LANE, NR23 1LQ | flat-maisonette | £315,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| JOWSERS NORTHFIELD LANE, NR23 1JZ | detached | £365,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 85 NORTHFIELD CRESCENT, NR23 1LR | detached | £530,000 | 2026-03-24 |
| 2 MARKET LANE, NR23 1HJ | detached | £450,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 5 BLUEBELL GARDENS, NR23 1JJ | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-03-19 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
2 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Alderman Peel High School | Secondary | Good | 0.3 mi |
1 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 17.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.1% |
| Professional occupations | 14.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
15 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NR23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on North Norfolk's figures.
Common questions about NR23
What is the average house price in NR23?
The average sold price in North Norfolk is £300,273 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NR23?
Prices in North Norfolk are up 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NR23?
The median of 57 recorded sales around central NR23 in the last 2 years is £411,500, ranging from £170,000 to £850,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NR23?
2 schools sit within 3 miles of central NR23, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NR23?
15 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NR23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NR23 at risk of flooding?
Central NR23 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NR23 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £411,500; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 15 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NR23 safe?
15 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NR23 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NR23 or NR22, NR23 or NR21, NR23 or NR25.
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