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.
NR20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NR20 postcode area.
20,026
47
£ 41,188 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley
North Elmham CEVA Primary School part of Flourish Federation
Swanton Morley VC Primary School
Hockering Church of England Primary Academy
Bawdeswell Community Primary School
Dereham Neatherd High School
Mattishall Primary School
Foulsham Primary School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Darbys Freehouse
- Gressenhall Social Club
- Mattishall Sports & Social Club
- The Bell
- The Coachmakers Arms
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bylaugh Park Partners
- Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
- Hamptons @ The Barn Ltd
- Hunters Hall Ltd
- Iron Horse
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Guist General Store Ltd
- MORRISONS DAILY
- North Elmham Store
- One Stop Stores Ltd
- Post Office Stores
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Junction 21 Tea Room
- Beck's Fish and Chips
- Express Fish Bar
- Sunflower House Takeaway
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Algy's Farm Shop
- Camp Site Shop
- Dann's
- Hockering Shop
- Mattishall News
- + 7 more
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Area Profile: NR20 · Data under Open Government Licence