Is NR20 3AY a safe place to live?

Yes, NR20 3AY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 11 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in NR20 3AY?

The average property price in NR20 3AY is currently around £362k.

What is the population of NR20 3AY?

The population for the NR20 3AY area is approximately 367 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

NORWICH ROAD, NR20 3AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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

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Population

367

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,300 /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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10

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5/10

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4/10

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3/10

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6/10

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7/10

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3/10

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5/10

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4/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR20 3AY — age 58, 60% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £362k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR20 3AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Norwich Road, 1.2km from Etling Green in Dereham. Administratively it sits within Dereham Neatherd ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £362k, down 16.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR20 3AY are sourced from Output Area E00169895 (shared with 5 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 3AY. The average age is 57.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%

Asian / British Asian1.4%

Black / African / Caribbean1.1%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

36%Active

FT: 25%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 425,000

20 sales · Mean £ 394,775

Semi-Detached

£ 194,000

2 sales · Mean £ 194,000

Terraced

£ 174,640

6 sales · Mean £ 171,296

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

NR20 3AY has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16

Criminal damage and arson6

Other crime2

Possession of weapons2

Public order2

school Local Schools

Dereham Neatherd High School

Good1165 pupils0.5 km

King's Park Infant School, Dereham

Good76 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

One Stop Stores Ltd0.9 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Coachmakers Arms0.6 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Sunflower House Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Dereham Market Place1.4 km
Wymondham16.4 km
Spooner Row18.0 km