Side-by-side comparison of NR21 Fakenham and NR23 Wells-next-the-sea covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NR21 is the more affordable option at £270,000 median vs £440,000 in NR23. NR23 has lower recorded crime (154 vs 981 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | NR21 Fakenham | NR23 Wells-next-the-sea |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £270,000 | £440,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,460 | £2,460 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 981 | 154 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 14.9 | 9.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 71.7 | 89.2 |
| EPC Median Score | 64.0 | 65.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.