Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

ROSE DRIVE, NR20 3BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSE DRIVE, NR20 3BJ.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR20 3BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. £264k 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 3BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rose Drive, 1.0km 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, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR20 3BJ 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 3BJ. 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

Detached

£ 280,000

2 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Semi-Detached

£ 214,125

2 sales · Mean £ 214,125

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

NR20 3BJ has low crime rates — 13 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 offences10
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs2
Other crime2
Possession of weapons2

school Local Schools

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Dereham Neatherd High School

Good1165 pupils0.7 km
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King's Park Infant School, Dereham

Good76 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Coachmakers Arms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dereham Market Place1.5 km
  • Wymondham16.5 km
  • Spooner Row18.2 km