NR20 3AS is a safe, established residential area on Norwich Road, 1.0km from South Green in Breckland. Administratively it sits within Dereham Neatherd ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.
Day-to-day life in NR20 3AS has the character of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NR20 3AS are sourced from Output Area E00134293 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORWICH ROAD, NR20 3AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORWICH ROAD, NR20 3AS.
441
44
£ 41,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR20 3AS 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 44, NR20 3AS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR20 3AS. The average age is 43.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR20 3AS has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
Dereham Neatherd High School
King's Park Infant School, Dereham
Dereham Church of England Infant & Nursery School
Northgate High School
Grove House Infant and Nursery School
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
Fred Nicholson School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust0.4 km
- Tall Orders0.9 km
- The Taste of Istanbul0.8 km
- Arnie's0.9 km
- Flow Craft Café0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- One Stop Stores Ltd0.0 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.6 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- Lidl Limited0.9 km
- Wilko Retail Ltd0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Italian Job Pizza0.9 km
- Mr Tang0.8 km
- The Perfect Catch0.8 km
- Rising Noodle0.9 km
- Sunflower House Takeaway0.0 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- DEBZ / SWEET Dealz0.8 km
- Flour and Bean0.8 km
- Greggs Plc0.8 km
- Hawthorn and Bee0.8 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Lynn Hill Guest House0.7 km
- Sanctuary Supported Housing0.4 km
- The Kings Head0.6 km
- Red Lion0.9 km
- The Romany Rye0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- DCs Bar0.9 km
- Cherry Tree Public House0.9 km
- The Bull Inn0.8 km
- The Coachmakers Arms0.3 km
- The Cock0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place0.7 km
- Wymondham17.0 km
- Spooner Row18.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dereham (Mid Norfolk Railway)0.4 km
- Dereham (Mid Norfolk Railway)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR203AS · Data under Open Government Licence