NR19 1BU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Dereham in Dereham. Administratively it sits within Dereham Withburga ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, NR19 1BU 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 above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00134275 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR19 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR19 1BU.
313
56
£ 38,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR19 1BU 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 1BU is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 75% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR19 1BU. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR19 1BU is above average at 133 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 Infant & Nursery School
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
Grove House Infant and Nursery School
King's Park Infant School, Dereham
Northgate High School
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Dereham Neatherd High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust0.7 km
- Tall Orders0.4 km
- The Taste of Istanbul0.3 km
- Arnie's0.2 km
- Flow Craft Café0.5 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Poundstretcher Ltd0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.3 km
- Wilko Retail Ltd0.2 km
- European0.3 km
- W M Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Italian Job Pizza0.4 km
- Mr Tang0.3 km
- The Perfect Catch0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Rising Noodle0.4 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- DEBZ / SWEET Dealz0.3 km
- Flour and Bean0.3 km
- Greggs Plc0.3 km
- Hawthorn and Bee0.3 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Lynn Hill Guest House0.7 km
- Sanctuary Supported Housing0.6 km
- The Kings Head0.5 km
- Red Lion0.3 km
- The Romany Rye0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- DCs Bar0.4 km
- Cherry Tree Public House0.4 km
- Gemini Public House0.5 km
- The Bull Inn0.3 km
- The Cock0.4 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place0.8 km
- Wymondham17.7 km
- Spooner Row19.0 km
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Postcode Profile: NR191BU · Data under Open Government Licence