Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

THE GROVE, NR19 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, NR19 1BH.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR19 1BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

NR19 1BH is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 75% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR19 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Grove, 0.6km from South Green in Dereham. Administratively it sits within Dereham Withburga ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, NR19 1BH represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NR19 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00134275 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR19 1BH. The average age is 55.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 279,975

4 sales · Mean £ 291,237

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NR19 1BH has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences84
Shoplifting28
Criminal damage and arson23
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Grove House Infant and Nursery School

Good94 pupils0.2 km
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Dereham Church of England Junior Academy

Good392 pupils0.2 km
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Dereham Church of England Infant & Nursery School

Good170 pupils0.5 km
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King's Park Infant School, Dereham

Good76 pupils0.9 km
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Fred Nicholson School

Good174 pupils1.3 km
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Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School

Good335 pupils1.3 km
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Dereham Neatherd High School

Good1165 pupils1.4 km
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Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good418 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust0.7 km
  • Tall Orders0.7 km
  • The Taste of Istanbul0.5 km
  • Dereham Meeting Point0.5 km
  • Iron Horse1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Poundstretcher Ltd0.7 km
  • European0.5 km
  • W M Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
  • Premier Toftwood Convenience Stores1.0 km
  • East of England Co-operative Society Ltd0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Italian Job Pizza0.7 km
  • Mr Tang0.4 km
  • The Perfect Catch0.6 km
  • Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
  • Bombay Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Grape Tree0.4 km
  • Guys Health Store0.6 km
  • Halfords Ltd.0.6 km
  • Lynn Hill SF Connect0.5 km
  • QD Stores Limited0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Dereham Masonic Club0.5 km
  • The Royal Standard0.2 km
  • The Metro0.6 km
  • DCs Bar0.7 km
  • Cherry Tree Public House0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Red Lion0.6 km
  • The Romany Rye0.5 km
  • Lynn Hill Guest House0.5 km
  • Sanctuary Supported Housing0.7 km
  • The Kings Head0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dereham Market Place1.1 km
  • Wymondham17.4 km
  • Spooner Row18.6 km