NR20 3AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cherry Drift, 1.1km from South Green in Dereham. Administratively it sits within Dereham Neatherd ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR20, NR20 3AT offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k, up 0.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR20 3AT are sourced from Output Area E00134272 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERRY DRIFT, NR20 3AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERRY DRIFT, NR20 3AT.
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41
£ 38,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NR20 3AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR20 3AT. The average age is 41.1. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 370,000
5 sales · Mean £ 329,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR20 3AT has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Dereham Neatherd High School
King's Park Infant School, Dereham
Dereham Church of England Infant & Nursery School
Grove House Infant and Nursery School
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
Northgate High School
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
Fred Nicholson School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust0.6 km
- Flow Craft Café0.8 km
- Coco0.9 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Iron Horse0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- One Stop Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Lidl Limited0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Homebase0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Roys (Wroxham) Limited0.7 km
- The Original Factory Shop Ltd.0.7 km
- Re-Newu Aesthetics1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lynn Hill Guest House0.8 km
- Sanctuary Supported Housing0.7 km
- The Kings Head0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Coachmakers Arms0.1 km
- The Cock0.9 km
- The Greenstone0.9 km
- Dereham Masonic Club1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Sunflower House Takeaway0.3 km
- Wonderfood0.8 km
- Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
- Bombay Tandoori Restaurant1.0 km
- Star OK0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place1.0 km
- Wymondham16.7 km
- Spooner Row18.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR203AT · Data under Open Government Licence