Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

NR19 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR19 1BU.

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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 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.

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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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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences160
Shoplifting111
Anti-social behaviour55
Criminal damage and arson42
Public order33

school Local Schools

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Dereham Church of England Infant & Nursery School

Good170 pupils0.1 km
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Dereham Church of England Junior Academy

Good392 pupils0.6 km
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Grove House Infant and Nursery School

Good94 pupils0.6 km
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King's Park Infant School, Dereham

Good76 pupils0.6 km
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Northgate High School

Good1115 pupils1.1 km
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Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good418 pupils1.3 km
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Dereham Neatherd High School

Good1165 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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