Area Analysis Breckland, East of England

NR20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NR20 postcode area.

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Population

20,026

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 41,188 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
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2/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR20 — age 47, 74% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £359k. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.

home £359,192 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR20 is a postcode district in Breckland, East of England, covering 831 active and 73 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NR20 (21%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (12%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes NR20 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NR20 are around £359k, down 2.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NR20 at 117 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NR20 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1156
Criminal damage and arson288
Anti-social behaviour283
Public order159
Other theft148

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley

Good187 pupils
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North Elmham CEVA Primary School part of Flourish Federation

Requires Improvement69 pupils
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Swanton Morley VC Primary School

Good183 pupils
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Hockering Church of England Primary Academy

Good39 pupils
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Bawdeswell Community Primary School

Requires Improvement89 pupils
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Dereham Neatherd High School

Good1165 pupils
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Mattishall Primary School

Requires Improvement187 pupils
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Foulsham Primary School Academy

Good91 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Frogs Hall Farm B&B
  • Bartles Lodge
  • Carrick's at Castle Farm
  • Orchard Cottage
  • The Old Bakery B&B
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Darbys Freehouse
  • Gressenhall Social Club
  • Mattishall Sports & Social Club
  • The Bell
  • The Coachmakers Arms
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Bylaugh Park Partners
  • Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
  • Hamptons @ The Barn Ltd
  • Hunters Hall Ltd
  • Iron Horse
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Guist General Store Ltd
  • MORRISONS DAILY
  • North Elmham Store
  • One Stop Stores Ltd
  • Post Office Stores
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Junction 21 Tea Room
  • Beck's Fish and Chips
  • Express Fish Bar
  • Sunflower House Takeaway
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Algy's Farm Shop
  • Camp Site Shop
  • Dann's
  • Hockering Shop
  • Mattishall News
  • + 7 more