Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

NORWICH ROAD, NR20 3AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORWICH ROAD, NR20 3AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

288

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 41,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

NR20 3AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £354k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NR20 3AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Norwich Road, 1.3km from Dumpling Green in Dereham. Administratively it sits within Dereham Neatherd ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

For serious buyers, NR20 3AL is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £354k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR20 3AL are sourced from Output Area E00187982 (shared with 11 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 NR20 3AL. The average age is 54.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

3 sales · Mean £ 370,833

Detached

£ 325,000

7 sales · Mean £ 447,142

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

NR20 3AL has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Dereham Neatherd High School

Good1165 pupils0.3 km
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King's Park Infant School, Dereham

Good76 pupils1.3 km
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Northgate High School

Good1115 pupils1.5 km
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Dereham Church of England Infant & Nursery School

Good170 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust1.0 km
  • Iron Horse1.0 km
  • Strikes Bowl Multiplex1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Coachmakers Arms0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Sunflower House Takeaway0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dereham Market Place1.2 km
  • Wymondham16.6 km
  • Spooner Row18.1 km