NR20 3BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from South Green in Dereham. Administratively it sits within Dereham Neatherd ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, NR20 3BN represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NR20 3BN are sourced from Output Area E00134271 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR20 3BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR20 3BN.
402
45
£ 38,900 /yr
48%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NR20 3BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 79% 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 3BN. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR20 3BN has low crime rates — 26 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
- Costa0.8 km
- Iron Horse0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- One Stop Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Lidl Limited0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Homebase0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Roys (Wroxham) Limited0.8 km
- The Original Factory Shop Ltd.0.7 km
- Guys Health Store0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lynn Hill Guest House0.9 km
- Sanctuary Supported Housing0.7 km
- The Kings Head0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Coachmakers Arms0.1 km
- The Cock0.9 km
- The Greenstone1.0 km
- Dereham Masonic Club1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Sunflower House Takeaway0.3 km
- Wonderfood0.8 km
- Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop0.8 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: NR203BN · Data under Open Government Licence