Market Lane, Wells-Next-The-Sea
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR23 1HJ.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Market Lane, Wells-Next-The-Sea have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £450,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £588,292. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 46% detached, 31% terraced, 23% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Market Lane range from £134,807 to £753,200. 57% of homes sold here were freehold and 43% leasehold.
House prices on Market Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Market Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NR23 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 57% freehold and 43% leasehold across 14 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £588,292 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Terraced | 4 | £185,193 | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £276,933 | 7 May 2025 |
Sold prices on Market Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Market Lane NR23 1HJ | 20 Mar 2026 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32, Market Lane NR23 1HJ | 3 Oct 2025 | £575,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Market Lane NR23 1HJ | 29 Aug 2025 | £225,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 30, Market Lane NR23 1HJ | 25 Jun 2025 | £753,200 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Market Lane NR23 1HJ | 7 May 2025 | £480,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Market Lane NR23 1HJ | 6 Nov 2023 | £690,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Market Lane NR23 1HJ | 21 Dec 2022 | £686,555 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Market Lane NR23 1HJ | 26 Jul 2021 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 28, Market Lane NR23 1HJ | 6 Nov 2020 | £245,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 1, Market Lane NR23 1HJ | 5 Dec 2018 | £312,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 20, Market Lane NR23 1HJ | 12 Dec 2016 | £135,800 | Semi-detached New build | Leasehold |
| 26, Market Lane NR23 1HJ | 11 Nov 2016 | £134,807 | Terraced New build | Leasehold |
| 18, Market Lane NR23 1HJ | 20 May 2016 | £135,965 | Terraced New build | Leasehold |
| 2, Market Lane NR23 1HJ | 12 Feb 2016 | £374,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Market Lane | £374,995 (Feb 2016) → £450,000 (Mar 2026) | +20% over 10 yrs |
| 26, Market Lane | £134,807 (Nov 2016) → £225,000 (Aug 2025) | +67% over 9 yrs |
| 1, Market Lane | £312,500 (Dec 2018) → £690,000 (Nov 2023) | +121% over 5 yrs |
| 20, Market Lane | £135,800 (Dec 2016) → £215,000 (Jul 2021) | +58% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Market Lane
Crime
28 crimes were reported within about a mile of Market Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Market Lane is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The north Norfolk coast at Wells-next-the-Sea Flood alert area
- The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton, to and including Cley Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Market Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Peel High School 606 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School 197 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Wells-next-the-Sea (Wells & Walsingham Railway) 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wells Health Centre
Bolts Close, Wells-Next-The-Sea · 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wells Next The Sea · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- David Jagger Ltd · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Wells Community Hospital · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 67.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 675 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 45.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 43.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,269 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 8% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 8% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 63% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 97% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 93% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 67% | 92% |
Share of homes across North Norfolk with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Market Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | North Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.7% | 98.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.2% |
Religion
| Here | North Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.8% | 52.3% |
| No religion | 40% | 39.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 95.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.8% | 4.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.9% | 26.2% |
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 20.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.7% | 15.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.8% | 16.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 7.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 3.1% |
General health
| Here | North Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 39.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 37.6% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 17% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.1% | 43.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 23.7% | 29.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 17.9% | 14.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.3% | 12.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North Norfolk.
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