NR19 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Littlefields, 0.5km from South Green in Dereham. Administratively it sits within Dereham Withburga ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, NR19 1BQ 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 is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £260k. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00134275 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITTLEFIELDS, NR19 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLEFIELDS, NR19 1BQ.
313
56
£ 38,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR19 1BQ 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.
Area Character
NR19 1BQ is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 75% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 56).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR19 1BQ. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
3 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Terraced
£ 220,000
6 sales · Mean £ 214,500
Detached
£ 265,000
3 sales · Mean £ 321,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR19 1BQ is moderate at 76 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.
school Local Schools
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
Grove House Infant and Nursery School
Dereham Church of England Infant & Nursery School
King's Park Infant School, Dereham
Dereham Neatherd High School
Fred Nicholson School
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
Northgate High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust0.6 km
- Tall Orders0.6 km
- The Taste of Istanbul0.4 km
- Dereham Meeting Point0.4 km
- Iron Horse0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- One Stop Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.5 km
- European0.4 km
- W M Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
- Premier Toftwood Convenience Stores0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Italian Job Pizza0.7 km
- Mr Tang0.3 km
- The Perfect Catch0.5 km
- Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
- Bombay Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Grape Tree0.3 km
- Guys Health Store0.5 km
- Halfords Ltd.0.5 km
- Lynn Hill SF Connect0.3 km
- QD Stores Limited0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Dereham Masonic Club0.4 km
- The Royal Standard0.1 km
- The Metro0.6 km
- DCs Bar0.6 km
- Cherry Tree Public House0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Red Lion0.6 km
- The Romany Rye0.5 km
- Lynn Hill Guest House0.3 km
- Sanctuary Supported Housing0.6 km
- The Kings Head0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place1.0 km
- Wymondham17.3 km
- Spooner Row18.6 km
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Postcode Profile: NR191BQ · Data under Open Government Licence