NR20 3AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Norwich Road, 1.2km from Dumpling 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 3AX offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR20 3AX are sourced from Output Area E00187982 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORWICH ROAD, NR20 3AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORWICH ROAD, NR20 3AX.
288
54
£ 41,300 /yr
35%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NR20 3AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR20 3AX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR20 3AX has low crime rates — 24 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
Northgate High School
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
Grove House Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust0.7 km
- Flow Craft Café0.9 km
- Coco1.0 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Iron Horse0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- One Stop Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.8 km
- Lidl Limited1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- W M Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Homebase1.0 km
- Roys (Wroxham) Limited0.9 km
- The Original Factory Shop Ltd.0.8 km
- Guys Health Store0.9 km
- Halfords Ltd.0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lynn Hill Guest House1.0 km
- Sanctuary Supported Housing0.8 km
- The Kings Head0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Coachmakers Arms0.1 km
- The Cock1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Sunflower House Takeaway0.3 km
- Wonderfood0.9 km
- Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
- Star OK1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place1.0 km
- Wymondham16.7 km
- Spooner Row18.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR203AX · Data under Open Government Licence