The Buttlands, Wells-Next-The-Sea
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR23 1EY, NR23 1EU, NR23 1EZ.
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At a glance
17 property sales on The Buttlands, Wells-Next-The-Sea have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £556,582. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £631,333. Average sale prices fell from £565,000 in 2016 to £556,582 in 2026 (-1%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 29% above the Wells-Next-The-Sea average of £430,231 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 35% terraced, 35% flat, 24% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on The Buttlands range from £200,000 to £1,050,000. 70% of homes sold here were freehold and 30% leasehold.
House prices on The Buttlands compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NR23 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 70% freehold and 30% leasehold across 20 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £631,333 | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Flat | 6 | £399,917 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £773,125 | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £488,163 | 27 Feb 2026 |
Sold prices on The Buttlands
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1A, The Square House, The Buttlands NR23 1EY | 10 Apr 2026 | £625,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Vine House, The Buttlands NR23 1EX | 27 Feb 2026 | £488,163 | Detached | Freehold |
| Rose Cottage, The Buttlands NR23 1EY | 17 Dec 2025 | £400,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 6, Monteagle, The Buttlands NR23 1EU | 8 Oct 2025 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| White Stones, The Buttlands NR23 1EZ | 1 Feb 2024 | £765,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Clough Cottage, The Buttlands NR23 1EY | 12 Sep 2023 | £677,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, The Buttlands NR23 1EZ | 26 Jun 2023 | £835,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Crown Villa, The Buttlands NR23 1EX | 27 Aug 2020 | £595,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Coach House, The Buttlands NR23 1EY | 1 Apr 2020 | £682,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Globe Inn, The Buttlands NR23 1EU | 5 Mar 2020 | £2,050,000 | Other | Freehold |
| The Homestead, The Buttlands NR23 1EY | 4 Jun 2019 | £595,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Limetrees, The Buttlands NR23 1EY | 18 Oct 2018 | £581,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Abbey House, The Buttlands NR23 1EU | 15 Jun 2018 | £1,050,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 1, Square House, The Buttlands NR23 1EY | 16 May 2018 | £368,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1A, The Square House, The Buttlands NR23 1EY | 9 Jan 2018 | £390,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Monteagle, The Buttlands NR23 1EU | 23 Jun 2017 | £386,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, The Buttlands NR23 1EZ | 24 Feb 2017 | £450,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Oar House, The Buttlands NR23 1EU | 3 Feb 2017 | £400,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, Monteagle, The Buttlands NR23 1EU | 26 Sep 2016 | £430,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Yew Tree House, The Buttlands NR23 1EZ | 5 Jul 2016 | £700,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 1A, The Square House, The Buttlands | £390,000 (Jan 2018) → £625,000 (Apr 2026) | +60% over 8 yrs |
| 2, The Buttlands | £450,000 (Feb 2017) → £835,000 (Jun 2023) | +86% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Buttlands
Crime
28 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Buttlands 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
The Buttlands is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The north Norfolk coast at Wells Quay Flood alert area
- 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 The Buttlands
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Peel High School 606 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.3 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 · 12 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wells Health Centre
Bolts Close, Wells-Next-The-Sea · 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wells Next The Sea · 0.2 mi
Pharmacies
- David Jagger Ltd · 0.1 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+) | 51% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 51% | 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 The Buttlands
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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